Dr. Donald Murphy is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and a member of the Clinical Faculty at Brown University School of Medicine and the Postgraduate Faculty of 4 chiropractic schools.
Here’s his perspective on cervical manipulation, stroke, and what does it mean for the chiropractic profession. Continue reading Stroke as an opportunity for the chiropractic profession
Evidence for the association between cannabis and depression is inconsistent.
Researchers at Radboud University Nijmegen, in The Netherlands, evaluated the potential influence of a person’s genetics on the cannabis/depression risk. Continue reading Cannabis and the genetic vulnerability for depression
Xerostomia (dry mouth) after head/neck radiation is a common problem among cancer patients, and available treatments are of little benefit.
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center determined whether acupuncture can prevent xerostomia among head/neck patients undergoing radiotherapy. Continue reading Acupuncture to prevent dry mouth after radiation therapy
Researchers at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, reviewed the adverse events associated with needle acupuncture in children. Continue reading Safety of acupuncture in children
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have experienced rapid growth in popularity, but little is known about how they are used.
Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, in Hershey, surveyed the pattern of e-cig use and their impact on tobacco use. Continue reading E-cigs from a public health perspective
Higher prevalence of hypertension among African Americans is a key cause of racial disparity in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Researchers in New York and California assessed the contribution of vitamin D to racial disparity in blood pressure. Continue reading Vitamin D and high blood pressure in African-Americans
Just how effective is a low sodium diet to treat high blood pressure?
This Cochrane review presents the evidence. Continue reading Sodium effects on blood pressure
Researchers at Royal Edinburgh Hospital, in the UK are the first to follow patients over 2 years. Continue reading Marijuana and brain volume changes in people at high risk of schizophrenia
Prof. Ernst and a colleague critically evaluated the systematic reviews of tai chi for any improvement of medical conditions or clinical symptoms. Continue reading Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
Some say drinking coffee is associated with slightly higher blood pressure. However, these studies followed patients for less than 85 days.
Researchers around the US collaborated to review the results of longer term studies. Continue reading Defining the effect of coffee on blood pressure
They are at risk for respiratory infections due to excessive mucus in their airways. Airway clearance is therefore an important part of cystic fibrosis management.
This Cochrane review analyzed the evidence. Continue reading CAM Archive: Singing by people with cystic fibrosis?
Not always, according to this report from the Royal Children’s Hospital, in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading CAM: It might be “natural,” but is it safe?
Researchers at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, in Toronto, recorded the attitudes and behaviors of chiropractors regarding table disinfection. Continue reading The chiropractic table. Is it contaminiated?
Acute otitis media is the most common bacterial infection among young children in the United States.
In this Cochrane review, the results of studies of xylitol to prevent acute otitis media in children up to 12 years old were evaluated. Continue reading Chewing gum to prevent otitis media
Amandah Hoogbruin, at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, in Surrey, British Columbia, reviewed the evidence in patients treated for HIV/AIDS with HAART (highly active anti-retroviral therapy). Continue reading CAM use in patients taking HAART
Researchers in Massachusetts and Virginia updated changes in this coping tool between 2002 and 2007. Continue reading Trends in the use of prayer for health concerns
The National Cancer Institute has summarized the effects. Continue reading Physical activity and the risk of cancer
Dr. Timothy McCall, writing at YogaJournal.com, makes the case for yoga.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Scientific basis for yoga
Researchers at Friedrich Schiller University, in Jena, Germany, studied the influence of a probiotic supplement alone and combined with a calcium supplement on lowering blood cholesterol levels. Continue reading Calcium, probiotics, and cholesterol metabolism
Available studies suggest that acupuncture is at least as effective as, or possibly more effective than, prophylactic drug treatment.
Here’s the latest from researchers in China. Continue reading Acupuncture to prevent migraine