Researchers at State Hospital Muerzzuschlag, in Austria looked for changes in swollen and tender joints. Continue reading Effects of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with rheumatoid arthrits
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Little evidence supports CAM for childhood headaches
Dr. Stewart Tepper from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio reports that “parents frequently ask healthcare professionals to provide ‘natural’ migraine care for their children.” Continue reading Little evidence supports CAM for childhood headaches
Strawberries: Complementary for cholesterol treatment
Researchers from Toronto, Canada studied the effect of adding strawberries, as a source of antioxidants, to improve the response to a cholesterol-lowering diet. Continue reading Strawberries: Complementary for cholesterol treatment
Acupuncture to treat pain after neck disscetion
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City studied whether acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in patients with squamous cell cancer and a history of neck dissection (photo) — a surgical procedure used to control neck lymph node metastasis. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat pain after neck disscetion
Claims on chiropractic Internet sites that lack support
Prof. Ernst criticizes chiropractic websites that make claims for treating conditions not support by research.
And, the CEO of the World Chiropractic Alliance responds. Continue reading Claims on chiropractic Internet sites that lack support
Burned out? Consider counseling
Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway studied physicians, but the findings are probably relevant for all healthcare professionals. Continue reading Burned out? Consider counseling
Vitamin E and the risk of bleeding
Thanks to a barrage of recent studies and conflicting media messages, consumers are confused about the benefits (if any) from vitamin E supplements.
Until all this is sorted out, remember, high doses of vitamin E increase the risk of bleeding.
Here’s what we know about that. Continue reading Vitamin E and the risk of bleeding
Homeopathic Traumeel S to treat pain after bunion surgery?
Researchers from Israel studied the effectiveness of this frequently prescribed over-the-counter homeopathic product composed of extracts from a combination of plants and minerals.
It is widely sold in German, Switzerland, and Austria. Continue reading Homeopathic Traumeel S to treat pain after bunion surgery?
Long-term benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Compared with women who stop weight-bearing exercising during pregnancy, women who exercise are more likely to continue their exercise routine afterward and enjoy the benefits of better cardiovascular health, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. Continue reading Long-term benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Value of a cholesterol-lowering diet for hypercholesterolemia
A cholesterol-lowering diet has been suggested as a management approach — independently or in addition to drug therapy — in children and adults with familial (passed down through families) high cholesterol blood levels.
Researchers from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, in Chandigarh, India, provide this Cochrane review of the evidence. Continue reading Value of a cholesterol-lowering diet for hypercholesterolemia
Lack of drug interactions with echinacea
Researchers from Georgetown University in Washington, DC report that when taken short term, Echinacea purpurea products (roots and/or aerial parts) do not appear to be a risk to consumers. Continue reading Lack of drug interactions with echinacea
Re-evaluating the risk of liver toxicity from black cohosh
Researchers from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt/Main, in Hanau, Germany, reviewed the evidence and believe the risk is less than suspected. Continue reading Re-evaluating the risk of liver toxicity from black cohosh
Inactivity is bad for patients with heart disease
Abe Gubegna the Ethiopian novelist wrote, “It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you better be running.”
Now, researchers from California and Germany report that in patients with heart disease, there’s an increased risk of heart-related complications in people who are physically inactive as a result of being depressed. Continue reading Inactivity is bad for patients with heart disease
Review: CAM treatment of depression and anxiety
Anxiety and depression are among the most common conditions cited by those seeking treatment with complementary and alternative therapies.
Researchers from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM treatment of depression and anxiety
Red clover to treat depressive symptoms in older women
Last year, a review of herbals to treat menopausal symptoms concluded that red clover provided no benefit.
A year later and researchers from the General Teaching Hospital Korneuburg, in Austria report more positive findings using red clover extracts (MF11RCE). Continue reading Red clover to treat depressive symptoms in older women
Effects of glucosamine + omega-3 on osteoporosis
Researchers in Germany conducted the first study of this combination.
The aim was to see if the combination is more effective than glucosamine alone. Continue reading Effects of glucosamine + omega-3 on osteoporosis
Effects of flaxseed on the metabolic syndrome and exercise
The effects of taking flaxseed lignan complex during exercise in older adults were studied by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Continue reading Effects of flaxseed on the metabolic syndrome and exercise
Does sports massage affect recovery from exercise?
Sports massage is a popular treatment to speed recovery after strenuous exercise.
Researchers from The Ohio State University in Columbus reviewed its effectiveness. Continue reading Does sports massage affect recovery from exercise?
Review of acupuncture to treat alcohol dependence
Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of substance-related disorders for the past 30 years.
Researchers at Kyung Hee University Medical Center, in Seoul, Korea, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review of acupuncture to treat alcohol dependence
Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shenzhen, in China, researchers studied the effects of music on anxiety and pain during acupuncture treatment in children with cerebral palsy. Continue reading Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture