Researchers from the University of Alberta, in Canada reviewed its value in term or preterm neonates. Continue reading Music during the neonatal period
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Imatinib liver toxicity associated with ginseng
This is the first reported case of a patient taking imatinib (Gleevec), which is used to treat certain cancers, who developed liver toxicity, apparently related to taking ginseng. Continue reading Imatinib liver toxicity associated with ginseng
Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Arizona collaborated to review the risks of herbal:drug interactions.
The abstract is a bit skimpy on details, but the American Pharmaceutical Association has a nice summary, which will be summarized further here. Continue reading Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Web- and computer-based smoking cessation programs
Researchers from South Korea and California reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Web- and computer-based smoking cessation programs
Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
Researchers from the University of Milano, Italy, list what we know. Continue reading Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
Acupuncture to speed return of sense of smell after viral infection
Researchers from the University of Cologne Medical Center, in Germany, evaluated the effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture in patients with persistent olfactory dysfunction following a viral infection. Continue reading Acupuncture to speed return of sense of smell after viral infection
Melatonin to treat insomnia in autistic children
During the Sleep 2009 meeting, researchers from Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee reported that in children with autism spectrum disorders, low-dose melatonin may be an effective treatment for insomnia. Continue reading Melatonin to treat insomnia in autistic children
Antidiabetic actions of herbals reviewed
Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine, at the University of California, in Los Angeles have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Antidiabetic actions of herbals reviewed
Acupuncture and the NICE guideline on osteoarthritis
The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published a new guideline on the care and management of osteoarthritis.
It states that there’s insufficient evidence to recommend acupuncture. Continue reading Acupuncture and the NICE guideline on osteoarthritis
Does soy lower the risk of chronic disease?
Epidemiological studies suggest that soy might be associated with a lower risk of certain chronic diseases. This has lead health regulatory agencies worldwide to approve food-labeling health claim for soy proteins.
Dr. Chao Wu Xiao at the University of Ottawa in Canada finds the data lacking. Continue reading Does soy lower the risk of chronic disease?
Review of ginkgo to treat dementia
This one comes from researchers at Charite University Medicine, in Berlin, and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany. Continue reading Review of ginkgo to treat dementia
Might eating fish protect infants from eczema?
Researchers from Sweden studied the effects of foods and other factors on the risk of eczema at 1 year of age. Continue reading Might eating fish protect infants from eczema?
Effect of magnesium on blood pressure
It lowered blood pressure in adults with hypertension, but not in people with normal blood pressure. Continue reading Effect of magnesium on blood pressure
Vitamin D and the risk of heart disease
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, looked at Vitamin D levels and found that about two-thirds of patients had low levels.
And, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to results presented during the 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of heart disease
The red yeast rice alternative to statins
Red yeast rice decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Researchers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania studied it’s potential as an alternative treatment option in patients who cannot tolerate statins. Continue reading The red yeast rice alternative to statins
Targeted exercise programs in geriatric institutionalized people
Researchers from Faculté des Sciences du Sport, in Bordeaux, France compared the response to 2 exercise programs vs usual care. Continue reading Targeted exercise programs in geriatric institutionalized people
Consumer Alert: Zicam cold remedies
The FDA is advising people to discontinue using 3 Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab cold remedies because they’re associated with the loss of sense of smell that may be long-lasting or permanent. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Zicam cold remedies
Soy food and breast cancer risk
Researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee report the results from the Shanghai Women’s Health Study. Continue reading Soy food and breast cancer risk
Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis, reviewed
Prof. Ernst reviewed its value for treating or preventing allergic rhinitis. Continue reading Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis, reviewed
Effect of vitamin D on weight loss
During the Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting, researchers from the University of Minnesota reported that higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with greater weight lose in obese volunteers on a calorie-restricted diet. Continue reading Effect of vitamin D on weight loss