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Archive for October, 2009

Truth in advertising campaign

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

FDA logoThe FDA has sent letters to 21 companies of natural products regarding making unsubstantiated treatment claims — including H1N1 cures. (more…)

Tai chi is effective in severe knee osteoarthritis

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

That’s the conclusion by researchers at Tufts Medical Center who presented their research at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting. (more…)

Relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and kidney disease in blacks

Friday, October 30th, 2009

vitamindLow blood levels of vitamin D may account for much of the increased risk for end stage kidney disease among black individuals, according to this study by researchers in the US. (more…)

100% fruit juice does not lead to overweight

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Ever heard someone say that drinking fruit juice is no better than drinking sugar water, and it just makes you fat?

Researchers from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas say there’s no association between consumption of 100% fruit juice and overweight in children or adolescents. (more…)

Thomas Jefferson’s menopause recommendations

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

To manage vasomotor symptoms, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia recommend “lifestyle changes in all women.” (more…)

Omega-3 tested to prevent relapse in Crohn’s disease

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Maintenance therapy for Crohn’s disease includes immunosuppressive drugs, with an associated risk of infection.

Might omega-3 fatty acids be an alternative? (more…)

Integrating exercise into diabetes care safely

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Exercise is an important part of diabetes treatment, but when insulin is involved — even in a person with type 2 diabetes — precautions should be taken.

Nurse Theresa Pearson from Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota has recommendations for diabetics who are taking insulin. (more…)

Medicinal cannabis for painful diabetic neuropathy

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

marijuana leafResearchers from Royal Hallamshire Hospital, in Sheffield, UK studied Sativex, a cannabis based medicinal extract. (more…)

Is there evidence for cannabinoids to treat Tourette’s Syndrome?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

marijuana leafThe Cochrane review concludes there’s not enough supporting data. (more…)

Danshen to treat myocardial infarction

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is used in China to treat several diseases, including acute heart attacks.

The latest Cochrane Review is unimpressed. (more…)

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