Dr. Matthew Seamon from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading Medical marijuana: Clinical limitations and safety concerns
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Quick review of Echinacea
As part of the Charms & Harms series in the Journal of Primary Care, Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence. Continue reading Quick review of Echinacea
Benefits of exercise in peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease affects blood circulation in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet. It results in pain, weakness, numbness, or cramping — mostly in older people.
Researchers from the University of Florida, in Gainesville studied the effects of low intensity treadmill walking. Continue reading Benefits of exercise in peripheral artery disease
Viamin D levels in kidney dialysis patients
Researchers from Canada and the US looked for factors that might predict patients with kidney failure who are vitamin D deficient. Continue reading Viamin D levels in kidney dialysis patients
Acupuncture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers from The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston compared true and sham acupuncture in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Continue reading Acupuncture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Dirt exposure has no effect on development of asthma
Researchers in Brazil studied infants from low-income families with high risk of asthma.
Their results were reported during the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and reported in Medical News Today. Continue reading Dirt exposure has no effect on development of asthma
Resistance training + chiropractic for fibromyalgia
Researchers from Florida State University, in Tallahassee report that chiropractic treatment improved adherence to resistance training.
But did their condition improve? Continue reading Resistance training + chiropractic for fibromyalgia
Pollen extract to treat chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Men with chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) have persistent discomfort or pain in the pelvic area that lasts several months, often longer. Discomfort is usually at the base of the penis and around the anus and lower back. Sometimes it spreads into the testes. The cause isn’t known.
Researchers at Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, in Germany studied the response to pollen extract (Cernilton). Continue reading Pollen extract to treat chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Pet therapy for sundowners
Dr. Ann-Marie Wordley from the University of Adelaide in Australia presented the preliminary results during the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference. Continue reading Pet therapy for sundowners
The effect of mindfulness on smoking cessation
Smoking cessation is a major life stressor that has many consequences, including persistent negative affect.
Researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston report their findings. Continue reading The effect of mindfulness on smoking cessation
Effects of branch-chain amino acids during exercise training
Researchers at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., in Saga, Japan studied the effects on muscle soreness, muscle damage and inflammation during an intensive training program. Continue reading Effects of branch-chain amino acids during exercise training
Creatine supplements during inactivity and immobilization
 Muscle and strength loss occur during periods of physical inactivity and immobilization.
Researchers from St Francis Xavier University, in Antigonish in Canada report the effects of creatine supplementation on upper limb muscle mass and performance after immobilization. Continue reading Creatine supplements during inactivity and immobilization
Auricular acupuncture in obese women
There were changes in hormones, but these women won’t being buying a smaller dress size. Continue reading Auricular acupuncture in obese women
Zinc reduces diarrhea in HIV patients
Zinc supplementation cut the episodes of diarrhea in half, according to researchers from Florida International University in Miami during the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Continue reading Zinc reduces diarrhea in HIV patients
Cannabinoids and disturbed behavior in dementia
The discovery of specific cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system has lead to much research to determine the main effects of these compounds.
This Cochrane review reports on the clinical effectiveness of cannabinoids in the treatment of dementia. Continue reading Cannabinoids and disturbed behavior in dementia
Using massage to reduce pain after exercise
In this study by researchers at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, massage reduced delayed onset muscle soreness by almost half. Continue reading Using massage to reduce pain after exercise
Using Tai Chi to improve sleep in older adults
Researchers from the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology in Los Angeles report tai chi chih improves sleep quality in older adults. Continue reading Using Tai Chi to improve sleep in older adults
Mum’s fatty acid profile and fetal growth
About 1 in 13 babies in the US is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams). They’re considered low birth weight and at increased risk of serious health problems.
Might preventing low birth weight be another benefit of omega-3 fatty acids? Continue reading Mum’s fatty acid profile and fetal growth
Multisensory stimulation for patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the University of Missouri, Kansas City measured changes in inappropriate behavior. Continue reading Multisensory stimulation for patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Does chocolate lower your risk of stroke?
During the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting this June, researchers at McMaster University, in Hamilton Ontario will report the results of their review. Continue reading Does chocolate lower your risk of stroke?