Dr. Darrell Hulisz from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio has written a continuing education article on herbals.
Here are the author’s take-away points, with additional references added. Continue reading Key points about commonly used herbals
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK have reviewed the state of cannabinoid pharmacology with a focus on pain medicine.
Here are the highlights. Continue reading The state of cannabinoids to treat pain
That’s the conclusion from a 9-year study by researchers in Ontario, Canada. Continue reading No increased risk of stroke associated chiropractic care
Genetics appear to influence the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in men taking selenium supplements, according to collaborators at cancer centers across the US. Continue reading Selenium, genetics, and aggressive prostate cancer
In scleroderma (aka systemic sclerosis), immune cells create scar tissue in the skin, internal organs, and small blood vessels.
Researchers from the University of Florence, in Italy evaluated the benefits of a rehabilitation program that combined connective tissue massage and Mc Mennell joint manipulation modified for scleroderma patients’ hands. Continue reading Massage + manipulation to treat scleroderma
 Massage might be beneficial for patients with subacute and chronic nonspecific low back pain, especially when combined with exercises and education, according to reviewers from Ontario and Brazil. Continue reading Massage for low back pain
Researchers from the Chung Jen College of Nursing, in Taiwan report improved physical fitness of school-age children with asthma. Continue reading Benefits of yoga in asthmatic children
 Drinking cranberry juice is often recommended along with taking low-dose antibiotics to prevent recurrent urinary tract infection.
Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle evaluated the potential risk of an interaction between cranberry juice and the β-lactam antibiotics, amoxicillin (amoxicilline, Amoxil) and cefaclor (Ceclor) that might lower the effectiveness of the antibiotics. Continue reading Is there a cranberry:beta-lactam interaction?
 Researchers from the University Hospital, in Tübingen, Germany, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Biofeedback: Constipation and fecal incontinence
Here are the results from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) Diet and Health Study. Continue reading Effect of the Mediterranean diet on longevity
Researchers from the University of Pavia in Italy report the results from a small study. Continue reading Omega-3 supplementation in autistic adults
Dr. Andrew Levy from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa makes the case for a new pharmacogenomic blood test that can be used to identify diabetes patients at highest risk for cardiovascular disease.
Presently, medical costs of treating cardiovascular complications of diabetes are more than $100 billion per year in the US. Continue reading A pharmacogenomic-CAM connection in diabetes
Since pre-medication isn’t widely accepted in spinal anesthesia, researchers from Saitama Medical University, in Kawagoe, Japan studied the potential benefits of music therapy to control anxiety. Continue reading Music-therapy for spinal anesthesia
 Researchers from Ain Shams University, in Cairo, Egypt report it’s safe, well tolerated, and associated with rapid resumption of intestinal motility and shorter hospital stay. Continue reading Chewing gum aids bowel motility after caesarean
FDA is removing a product sold under the name Stamina-Rx off the market. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Stamina-Rx
 Perhaps you’ve heard that a company called Cannabis Science Inc. has offered Homeland Security Administration (HSA) Secretary Janet Napolitano to produce 1 million doses of its whole-cannabis lozenge, and provide them to HSA for distribution at cost. Continue reading Cannabis to treat H1N1 swine flu symptoms?
Meniere’s syndrome damages the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear.
Researchers from the University of Leeds, in the UK reviewed the effects of acupuncture. Continue reading Treating Meniere’s syndrome with acupuncture
 Acupuncture is often used as a treatment for dementia.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence for acupuncture to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading Acupuncture for Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland believe this is the first study of its kind.
The results were presented during the annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Continue reading Might exercise benefit diabetics with fatty liver?
 The results of this study by researchers at Göteborg University in Gothenburg, Sweden have important implications for people who use lavender oil as aromatherapy. Continue reading Lavender oil as a source of allergic antigens