Researchers at the University of California San Francisco examined the value of vigorous activity and brisk walking after diagnosis on the risk of prostate cancer progression. Continue reading Value of physical activity after diagnosis of prostate cancer
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Low blood levels of vitamin A and zinc are common in tuberculosis patients. But do patients benefit from supplementation during treatment?
Researchers at the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa, looked for changes in adults with sputum smear–positive pulmonary tuberculosis. Continue reading Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Acupuncture for obesity
A review published 6 years ago in the International Journal of Obesity concluded, “Most trials have been descriptive in nature, of short duration (less than or equal to 12 weeks), and designed using nonstandard treatment protocols.”
So, what’s changed? Continue reading Acupuncture for obesity
Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Improving balance and mobility using Feldenkrais exercises
Feldenkrais method (Photo: Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the developer) is an educational system designed to improve body movement and function. Its goal is to re-educate the nervous system and improve motor ability.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia report their experience in older adults. Continue reading Improving balance and mobility using Feldenkrais exercises
Evaluating flaxseed to treat hot flashes
Hot flashes are a common symptom during the menopause transition or following breast cancer treatment.
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers at various centers in the US reported their findings. Continue reading Evaluating flaxseed to treat hot flashes
Chiropractic and recurrence of work-related low back pain
Researchers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, compared the occurrence of repeated disability in patients treated by different healthcare providers. Continue reading Chiropractic and recurrence of work-related low back pain
Acupuncture not better than “placebo” for major depression
Major depressive disorder (aka clinical, major, and unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood with low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in Toronto, Ontario studied the response to a 2-point electroacupuncture protocol (verum acupuncture). Continue reading Acupuncture not better than “placebo” for major depression
Omega-3 and the risk of diabetes
Two new studies are reviewed. Continue reading Omega-3 and the risk of diabetes
Risks of driving while on medical cannabis
Medical cannabis is associated with a number of adverse medical and psychiatric consequences.
Dr. Gary Reisfield (photo), who is Chief of Pain Management Services at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in Gainesville, has reviewed the risks. Continue reading Risks of driving while on medical cannabis
Tactile massage in elderly patients with severe dementia
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being.
Researchers at Hamamatsu University, in Shizuoka, Japan, studied the response to tactile massage among elderly patients with dementia. Continue reading Tactile massage in elderly patients with severe dementia
Echinacea to treat the common cold?
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. Continue reading Echinacea to treat the common cold?
Hydrotherapy promotes relaxation and less anxiety and pain in labor
Researchers at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina, studied the response to hydrotherapy (immersion or bathing) in women in spontaneous labor. Continue reading Hydrotherapy promotes relaxation and less anxiety and pain in labor
Long-term response to soy isoflavones
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, studied the response to soy hypocotyl isoflavone supplementation in healthy menopausal women.
In the plant seed, the hypocotyl connects the embryonic root to the seed leaf. Continue reading Long-term response to soy isoflavones
Review: Supplemental calcium to prevent colorectal cancer
Researchers at the University of Sheffield, in the UK, reviewed the evidence for calcium in reducing the recurrence of adenomas (benign tumors) and the occurrence of colorectal cancer. Continue reading Review: Supplemental calcium to prevent colorectal cancer
Beneficial effects of OJ on blood vessels and blood pressure
Studies show benefits of some polyphenol-rich foods on several markers for cardiovascular diseases.
Researchers at Centre Clermont-Ferrand–Theix, in France, studied whether these effects might be related to hesperidin, the major polyphenol of the orange juice. Continue reading Beneficial effects of OJ on blood vessels and blood pressure
Heart rate variability biofeedback as treatment for PTSD
Researchers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, DC, investigated its potential value in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Continue reading Heart rate variability biofeedback as treatment for PTSD
Theater to improve quality of life in Parkinson’s disease
Medical treatments of Parkinson’s disease are intended reduce motor symptoms, but many patients still report a deterioration of their daily lives.
Researchers at IRCCS Neuromed, in Pozzilli, Italy hypothesized that participation in theater might reduce clinical disability and improve quality of life. Continue reading Theater to improve quality of life in Parkinson’s disease
Vitamin A supplements prevent morbidity and mortality in children
Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in low and middle income countries and can lead to many adverse health consequences, including death.
This Cochrane review evaluated the effect of vitamin A supplementation in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Continue reading Vitamin A supplements prevent morbidity and mortality in children