Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) accounts for 5% to 10% of all patients with diabetes.
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Göran Söderlund at Stockholm University defended his doctoral 
The title? Noise improves cognitive performance in children with dysfunctional neurotransmission. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.
Archive for September, 2007
Flexion-distraction vs active exercise for chronic low back pain
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
“Flexion-distraction [FD] involves the use of a specialized table [see photo] that gently distracts or stretches the spine,” says Dr. Arn Strasser from the Center for Chiropractic & Pain Rehabilitation in Portland, Oregon.
OK, but how does it compare to an active trunk exercise (ATE) protocol (see photo below) as performed by physical therapists?
Good news on ephedra-free weight loss products
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
They don’t contain ephedra.
This might seem intuitive, but with supplements you can’t be sure until you test.
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Surprising results and conclusions from the GERAC acupuncture trials for low back pain
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Conflicting findings on the effectiveness of acupuncture are often attributed to flaws in study design and methods. The German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) were intended to demonstrate that it’s possible to design acupuncture studies in accordance with the standards of good clinical practice.
Bad news for calcium supplements
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007Trigger point acupuncture for neck pain
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007A bewildering study of acupuncture treatment of dysmenorrhea
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 Why do CAM journals publish useless studies?
Case in point. (more…)
Background noise helps ADHD children learn
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007A very concise review of herbal medicines
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
Those who read this blog know that one of the main objectives it to provide CAM information as concisely as possible.
Well, I’ve been outdone. Lidie Lajoie gets the award. you can carry it in your pocket.
See what I mean at this pdf.
1/31/07 09:28 JR
Consumer alert: Axcil and Desirin
Friday, September 21st, 2007
A company called TWC Global LLC, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Axcil and Desirin, which are marketed as sexual enhancement supplements for men and women, respectfully. (more…)