ContraindicationsEvidence & Dosage
When something must NOT be taken: pregnancy, pre-existing conditions.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 1,000
- With abstract
- 40
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 1
- Highly cited
- 0
- Publication years
- 1946–2026
Contraindications in the context of Vitamins & Minerals
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Awareness and best practices in using ketogenic therapy to treat serious mental illness: a modified Delphi consensus.
Frontiers in nutrition2026n=24E1 influential citationsMetabolic dysfunction is emerging as an important contributor to the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, fueling interest in ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) as a potentially beneficial…
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia After Thoracotomy: A Randomized Controlled Assessor-Blinded Non-Inferiority Trial.
Journal of pain research2026n=23<h4>Purpose</h4>Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) remains the current gold standard for postoperative pain control after thoracotomy, but is associated with significant complications and contraindications. This study evaluated whether…
Assessment of Potential Exposure to Pregnancy-Contraindicated Medications Among Women of Reproductive Age in Japan: A Retrospective Database Study.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2026n=870EPreconception care is globally recognized as essential for optimizing pregnancy outcomes; however, in Japan, comprehensive data on medication-related potential exposure to pregnancy-contraindicated medications among women of reproductive…
Cardiovascular Safety of Hormonal Contraception: Method-Specific Risks and Clinical Implications.
Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2026Hormonal contraception is used by hundreds of millions of women worldwide and remains one of the most effective reversible methods of pregnancy prevention. Cardiovascular (CV) safety concerns, particularly venous thromboembolism (VTE),…
[Surgical treatment of secondary patella baja following total knee arthroplasty].
Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie2026<h4>Surgical objective</h4>Improvement of knee joint function through proximalisation of the patella, increase in range of motion (ROM) and reduction of anterior knee pain.<h4>Indications</h4>Secondary patella baja following implantation…
Short- and mid-term efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus corticosteroid injections in the treatment of trigger finger: a non-randomized prospective comparative study.
Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatologia2026n=42<h4>Background and objective</h4>Trigger finger is a common condition managed through various conservative approaches. This study aimed to compare the short- and mid-term efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) versus…
Evaluation of Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Germany: Opportunities for Expanding the Donor Pool.
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie2026n=237<h4>Background</h4>Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) represents an important alternative to deceased donor transplantation, particularly in times of organ shortage. This study analyzes the selection process of living liver donors…
Low uptake and disparities in therapeutic inertia of cardiorenal protective diabetes medications for patients with type 2 diabetes and above-target hemoglobin A1c.
BMJ open diabetes research & care2026<h4>Introduction</h4>Therapeutic inertia (failure to initiate or intensify therapy when therapeutic goals are unmet) contributes to poor glycemic control and diabetes-related complications. We assessed the extent of therapeutic inertia,…
Obinutuzumab alone may be an effective option for adult minimal change disease: a single-center retrospective observational study.
BMC nephrology2026n=38<h4>Background</h4>Obinutuzumab is a novel glycoengineered type II anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody with more potent and sustained B-cell depletion than rituximab. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab…
SIRT Combined with Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Achieves Sustained Complete Remission in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report.
Journal of hepatocellular carcinoma2026<h4>Background</h4>Sorafenib was the standard systemic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for over a decade, but has largely been replaced by immunotherapy-based combinations. Current international guidelines recommend…
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