I recently worked on an educational program with a group of dermatologists who specialize in treating acne.
During a series of discussions they listed essential considerations for an effective acne treatment strategy. Continue reading Essential recommendations for acne care
Low maternal vitamin D intake during pregnancy is associated with asthma symptoms in early childhood.
Now, here are the results from the first study of the relationship between vitamin D blood levels in childhood and asthma severity. Continue reading Linking vitamin D levels in children to asthma severity
“There is a paucity of high-quality research,” according to reviewers at the University of Miami, in Florida. Continue reading Reviewing the research on acupuncture for low back pain
Hip protectors are a promising strategy to reduce the risk for hip fracture from a sideways fall. However, small changes in pad positioning may influence their protective benefit, according to this study by researchers at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, British Columbia. Continue reading Importance of placement on performance of hip protectors
Dr. Thomas Lenz from Creighton University, in Omaha, Nebraska tells us that approximately 1 billion people worldwide have low blood concentrations of vitamin D.
So what? Continue reading Taking vitamin D to prevent cancer
Researchers from the University of Leeds, in the UK reviewed the options for caregivers of patients with dementia. Continue reading Non-drug treatments for dementia
Not in this study, according to researchers in Japan. Continue reading For pain control, must the acupuncture needle penetrate the skin?
Researchers from The University of Sydney, in Australia report the findings of meta-analyses of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea consumption on the risk of diabetes. Continue reading Coffee, tea, and the risk of diabetes
Diabetes affects the eyes and can lead to retinopathy (non-inflammatory damage to the retina of the eye) leading to gradual loss of vision.
Researchers from D’Annunzio University, in San Valentino, Italy studied the effects of Pycnogenol during the early stages of retinopathy. Continue reading Effects of Pycnogenol on vision in diabetic patients
Yes, according to researchers who studied rates of heart failure among older Swedish men.
But not because the data support that conclusion. Continue reading Should men eat fatty fish once a week?
Research during the 1980’s showed that this trace mineral could lower blood sugar levels.
Now, 2 decades later, we’re still waiting for rigorous research in humans, according to reviewers from the University of Southampton, in the UK. Continue reading Vanadium for diabetes?
Ergonomic adjustments (modified keyboard layouts and ergonomic advice) play a major role in treating most work-related complaints.
This Cochrane review concludes that the scientific support is underwhelming. Continue reading Do fancy keyboards improve work-related arm, neck, or shoulder complaints?
Claire Williamson, Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation in London, has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The effect of diet on depression in older people
A review article in American Family Physician provides guidance for nasal saline irrigation. Continue reading Review of nasal irrigation with recommendations
Cochrane reviewers report, “no clear evidence exists on the best psychological interventions to help people with cystic fibrosis.” Continue reading Psychological treatment for cystic fibrosis
Medscape has published 2 case histories. One patient wants to take flaxseed to improve cholesterol levels and diabetes control. The other has constipation and premenstrual symptoms.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Flaxseed review
Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing. It can happen if the pelvic floor muscles are weak.
Cochrane has reviewed the data on Kegel exercises in women. Continue reading Pelvic floor training for urinary incontinence
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland studied cancer patients during bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Continue reading Magnetic acupuncture to reduce pain during bone marrow biopsy
The paucity of well-designed studies in patients makes it difficult to make specific recommendations, according to researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario. Continue reading Review of nutraceuticals to prevent prostate cancer
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older men.
More interesting is the finding that taking vitamin D supplements didn’t help. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency in older men