METHODS: A retrospective review of 49 patients with placement of CPS for PTC with 2 failed prior shunting procedures was performed
Pure L-carnitine at 500 mg per capsule was purchased from the Pharmaceutical Shop, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Acetyl L-carnitine (HCL) (100%), Vitacost, USA), whereas the placebo capsules were produced at the Faculty of Pharmacology, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, by encapsulating 500 mg of pure starch in the same sized capsule as that for L-carnitine
Often called the "master antioxidant," it is produced naturally by your body and exists in nearly every cell
Nasal spray protocol: Dose: 200-500 mcg per application Frequency: 1 to 2 times daily Duration: 4 to 8 weeks Nasal delivery is particularly interesting for researchers focused on neurological applications, as the nasal route provides a potential pathway to bypass the blood-brain barrier through the olfactory and trigeminal nerve pathways
Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects approach in case of significant between-study heterogeneity
[1] Patients should maintain adequate fluid intake and seek prompt medical advice if unable to keep fluids down or experiencing persistent vomiting or diarrhoea