 Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil evaluated the effectiveness of chest physiotherapy during the immediate postoperative period among patients who had elective upper abdominal surgery. Continue reading Chest physiotherapy after upper abdominal surgery
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Short sleep duration and coronary artery calcification
Coronary artery calcification is the accumulation of calcified fatty deposits on the inside of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Their presence is a predictor of future coronary heart disease. Researchers from the University of Chicago in Illinois report that sleeping longer is associated with lower calcification.
Let’s review the research and reviews from 2008 that looked at CAM options to treat insomnia. Continue reading Short sleep duration and coronary artery calcification
1 year on the Mediterranean diet
Researchers in the PREDIMED (Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea) Study in Spain report a reduction in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in older adults who followed the traditional Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts for just 1 year. Continue reading 1 year on the Mediterranean diet
Traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS
Reviewers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland assessed the quality of scientific articles on traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS treatment and care. Continue reading Traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS
Caution: Moisturizing creams in breast cancer patients
 Dr. Adrienne Olson of Breastlink in Rancho Palos Verdes, California reported during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that breast cancer patients might unknowingly expose themselves to estrogen by using certain skin moisturizers.
Yet, none of these products listed the estrogenic hormones among their ingredients. Continue reading Caution: Moisturizing creams in breast cancer patients
Lack of evidence for aromatherapy in dementia
 That’s the conclusion by reviewers from Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Kent, UK. Continue reading Lack of evidence for aromatherapy in dementia
Ginkgo biloba interacts with midazolam
In addition to interacting with midazolam (Versed for sedation and anxiety), researchers from the FDA and the NIH studied ginkgo’s effect on the combination of lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra, Aluvia for HIV/AIDS).
But only the midazolam interaction with ginkgo biloba appeared to be significant for patients. Continue reading Ginkgo biloba interacts with midazolam
Omega-3 and cardiovascular disease
 Based on studies in tens of thousands of patients, researchers from New Orleans and Baltimore suggest daily targets for treatment with omega-3. Continue reading Omega-3 and cardiovascular disease
Black cohosh to manage menopausal symptoms
Reviewers from the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Jacksonville assessed the evidenced. Continue reading Black cohosh to manage menopausal symptoms
Benefits of massage on pregnancy and infants
Researchers from the University of Miami Medical School, in Florida reported benefits in mothers and their offspring. Continue reading Benefits of massage on pregnancy and infants
Does pomegranate interact with blood thinners?
 In this patient, it appears there was greater “blood thinning” effect when pomegranate was taken with warfarin (Coumadin), according to this report. Continue reading Does pomegranate interact with blood thinners?
The benefits of yoga for musicians
Professional musicians experience high levels of stress, performance anxiety, and debilitating performance-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Researchers from Harvard Medical School, in Boston evaluated the benefits of yoga and meditation for musicians. Continue reading The benefits of yoga for musicians
CBT + sertraline reduces anxiety in children
 Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sertraline (Zoloft) reduce anxiety in children with anxiety disorders.
Combined, they achieve better response rates. Continue reading CBT + sertraline reduces anxiety in children
Educating families to keep their kids fit
Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville report that obese children lose weight when their parents receive training on nutrition, exercise, and behavior management.
It also helps when the kids participate. Continue reading Educating families to keep their kids fit
Benefits of yoga in kidney dialysis patients
The results of this study in Turkey suggest that yoga combined with range of motion exercises improves quality of life in patients receiving hemodialysis. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in kidney dialysis patients
Indigo naturalis to treat plaque-type psoriasis
Topical indigo naturalis is a traditional Chinese herbal therapy.
In this study by researchers from Taiwan studied its use in treatment-resistant psoriasis. Continue reading Indigo naturalis to treat plaque-type psoriasis
Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis
 Researchers from Charité University Medical Center, in Berlin, Germany report on patients taking homeopathic treatment over 2 years. Continue reading Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis
Benefits of music therapy during pregnancy
The effects of music therapy on stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women were studied by researchers at the National Tainan Institute of Nursing in Taiwan. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy during pregnancy
Calcium + vitamin D don’t lower breast cancer risk
Some researchers have observed an association between higher calcium and vitamin D intake and a lower breast cancer risk.
Here are the results of the first randomized study to evaluate this apparent association. Continue reading Calcium + vitamin D don’t lower breast cancer risk
Health behaviors can affect your longevity
Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK looked at the potential combined impact of 4 health behaviors. Continue reading Health behaviors can affect your longevity