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Other Comments:
The article is an excellent review highlighting the various positive benefits of enzymes in treatment of infectious diseases. Usage of enzymes as supplementary aids in infections needs to be propagated. More studies with various enzyme combinations would be fruitful.
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supports enzymes and alternative modes of treatment
- How to cite: mehta j .Enzymes in infections[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001404
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 20 Jan 2012 01:27:11 PM
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This paper is a brilliant review discussing a variety of pathways systemic enzymes reduce the severity of infection. The author posed serious comments supporting a real adjunct supporting pharmacology resolution of infections. The problem for Enzyme dose is transtion beyond first pass metabolism, which the author addressed proposing enteric-coating protocols.
As a WMC lead faculty, I salute Dr. Sukhbir Shahid 's manuscript, an excellent review of a seldom-discussed/neglected treatment regimen.
Well-done!
Dr. Bill Misner PhD {Emeritus}
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Misner B., & Cranton E., Endurance Performance Gains Following Intravenous EDTA Chelation Therapy In A Healthy 60-year Old Athlete. CLINICAL PRACTICE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, Volume 2, Number 2, Summer 2001: Pages 135 & 136. Bagchi D, Misner B, Bagchi M, Kothari SC, Downs BW, Fafard RD, Preuss HG. Effects of orally administered undenatured type II collagen against arthritic inflammatory diseases: a mechanistic exploration. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2002;22(3-4):101-10. PMID: 12837047 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Misner, B. Food alone may not provide sufficient micronutrients for preventing deficiency. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3(1):51-55, 2006. -
Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
American Alternative Medical Association Commission on Certification
{Board Certified Alternative Medicine Practitioner}
Ph.D. Holistic Nutrition
M.S. Holistic Nutrition - How to cite: Misner B .Role of Enzymes Reduces Infection Severity[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001377
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 17 Jan 2012 01:45:53 PM
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Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections
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What are the main claims of the paper and how important are they?
The paper claims that systemic enzyme therapy may be a useful adjunct in infections where antibiotics have fail. This is important when dealing with resistant organisms
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Are these claims novel? If not, please specify papers that weaken the claims to the originality of this one.
The claims are novel
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Are the claims properly placed in the context of the previous literature?
Yes, they are properly placed
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Do the results support the claims? If not, what other evidence is required?
The author has quoted many conditions to support his claims. However, more clinical studies need to be done to further substantiate the claims
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If a protocol is provided, for example for a randomized controlled trial, are there any important deviations from it? If so, have the authors explained adequately why the deviations occurred?
No
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Is the methodology valid? Does the paper offer enough details of its methodology that its experiments or its analyses could be reproduced?
The paper looks more like a review article. It is not a systematic review or meta-analysis. It's a very long and detailed review
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Would any other experiments or additional information improve the paper? How much better would the paper be if this extra work was done, and how difficult would such work be to do, or to provide?
Need randomized controlled trials to improve the paper.
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Is this paper outstanding in its discipline? (For example, would you like to see this work presented in a seminar at your hospital or university? Do you feel these results need to be incorporated in your next general lecture on the subject?) If yes, what makes it outstanding? If not, why not?
The paper is good and so is the idea. It won't be incorporated in my lecture though
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Other Comments:
It is an interesting article and may assist clinicians in dealing with difficult to treat infections. Systemic enzymes may be an adjunct to antibiotics.
I must admit that I am just a cinician and may not be tuned to the explanation at molecular level. However, it is an interesting concept.
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- How to cite: Abdul Rahaman J .Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(6):WMCRW001902
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 14 Jun 2012 05:55:16 AM
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Other Comments:
excellent review which brings forth the value of enzymes in the modern era of multi-drug resistant infections.
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none
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conservatiove management
- How to cite: Rustogi I .review of enzymes in infections[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001413
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 23 Jan 2012 03:40:59 PM
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Other Comments:
The article has in detail explored the role of enzymes in infections in humans. They are specially valuable in this era of increasing antibiotic resistance. More informations on availability and pediatric dosing of these enzymes would further add to the usefulness of this article.
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use of alternative medicine in chronic ailments
- How to cite: mehta j s.enzymes in infections-peer review[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001299
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 24 Dec 2011 05:32:27 AM
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Informative article. The usefulness of enzymes have been underrated. It could serve as a good supplement to antibiotics for treament and control of infections.
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infection control
- How to cite: desai b s.review on role of enzymes in infection[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001297
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 23 Dec 2011 03:18:29 PM
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In medicine hydrolytic enzymes are used for oral application in various indications. A combination of enzyme preparations has better effects than single enzymes. Enzyme preparations are well tolerated and very safe. Systemic Enzyme Therapy represents a special therapeutic approach consisting of an oral application of high doses of hydrolytic animal and plant enzyme combinations. The reviewing article is very actual and contemporary.
- At the same time in the article has some inaccurate (see the correction on P.2-5).
- In the part DOSING: comment of preparations and paediatrics doses.
In conclusion, the article is produce evidence of Systemic Enzyme Therapy in Infections.
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None - How to cite: Sergey M V.Review on article with comments by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid ?Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections?.[Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001214
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 07 Dec 2011 01:25:42 PM
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This paper is brilliant, proposing substances that may work with anti-inflammatories and anti-microbial medicines to restore health with a minimal if any side effects. The author supports observed effects of several potent enzymes in vivo when appropriately used to reduce a number of infections and autoimmune diseases. I would like to see more on the issue po-dose enzyme absorption through gastrointestinal acidic pH exposure [i.e. first-pass metabolism]. Do we need to enteric coat oral enzymes in order to benefit systemic absorption rate. If this paper is revised, I ask the author to address that issue. Very, very interesting paper...this reviewer learned from reading this manuscript!
Bill Misner PhD
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Graduate Master's and PhD courses on enzymes found in whole plant foods.
- How to cite: Misner B .A Review of Enzymes Reducing Infection [Review of the article 'Role of Systemic Enzymes in Infections ' by Shahid S].WebmedCentral 2012;2(11):WMCRW001156
Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 24 Nov 2011 05:47:17 AM
An excellent review on role of enzymes in infections.
It could serve as an harbinger for further research in the field.
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Responded by Dr. Sukhbir Shahid on 11 Jun 2012 05:14:54 AM