Isr Med Assoc J
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Isr Med Assoc J
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Editorial Comment
Tuberculosis and Diabetes: Is there a threat to Israel?
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Reduced Tissue Response with Topical Khat Leaves after Eyelid Surgery: Preliminary Findings.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery is one of the most common plastic surgeries. Khat is used topically to reduce tissue edema. ⋯ The use of khat was associated with less tissue ecchymosis after oculoplastic surgery, although this was not statistically significant even following sub-population analysis. The outcome can be attributed to the active ingredients of cathinone and cathine, which cause vasoconstriction and lipolysis, and to the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative flavonoids and phenolic compounds. These encouraging preliminary findings warrant additional studies on a biochemical/cellular level.