Researchers from VA Boston Health Care System in West Roxbury, Massachusetts report that “cranberry extract tablets should be considered for the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI) in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients with neurogenic bladder.” Continue reading Cranberry tablets prevent UTI in neurogenic bladder
Category Archives: J. CONDITIONS TO TREAT
Effect of music therapy in brain surgery
 In this study, live music improved quality of life in patients receiving elective surgery of the brain. Continue reading Effect of music therapy in brain surgery
CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008
November is diabetes month at the CAM Report.
Here’s what we covered so far this year. Continue reading CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008
CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
The World Health Organization has predicted a 39% rise in the worldwide prevalence of diabetes by 2030. And an article in The Lancet indicates this might be an underestimation.
Since November is Diabetes Month, here’s a round-up of CAM options for people with diabetes from 2006 through March 2007.
Continue reading CAM and diabetes: An update of recent studies
Vitamin E and selenium didn’t prevent prostate cancer
 Medscape reports that SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) is asking more than 35,000 adult men to stop taking these supplements because of an apparent lack of benefit and a possibility of harm.
But are we sure about this? Continue reading Vitamin E and selenium didn’t prevent prostate cancer
What you can do to lower your risk of hip fracture
Many risk factors can’t be changed, but a couple can. Continue reading What you can do to lower your risk of hip fracture
Ayurvedic treatment for knee osteoarthritis
 Reporting at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers from the Center For Rheumatic Diseases in Maharashtra, India concluded, Ayurvedic drugs may be safer and just as effective as glucosamine and celecoxib (Celebrex). Continue reading Ayurvedic treatment for knee osteoarthritis
Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Urinary incontinence can lead to lower self-esteem and even kidney damage.
Researchers from Hopital Jeanne de Flandre in Lille, France evaluated the effect of a biofeedback-training program in children with a long history of voiding disorders. Continue reading Biofeedback in children with voiding disorders
Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Pelvic girdle pain affects many activities of daily living such as housekeeping, walking, working, and sexual life.
Pregnant women who received acupuncture experienced “some improvement” compared to non-penetrating sham acupuncture in this study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, East Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden. Continue reading Acupuncture for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
 Researchers from Saarland University in Homburg, Germany report it “seems to be effective.” Continue reading Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting in kids with cancer
Green tea and cancer prevention?
Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis.
Here’s what we know about its use to prevent cancer. Continue reading Green tea and cancer prevention?
The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
Base on the available data, it looks pretty good.
Researchers from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, Massachusetts searched the medical literature and found 6 studies in women worth considering (the studies that is). Continue reading The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
Yoga vs fluoxetine to treat premature ejaculation
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is considered a useful treatment for this condition, which is thought to be due to psychological causes, although no one knows for sure. Continue reading Yoga vs fluoxetine to treat premature ejaculation
Herbs used to treat liver toxicity due to tuberculosis therapy
Drugs to protect the liver are prescribed in some countries as a routine part of tuberculosis treatment.
But do they work? Continue reading Herbs used to treat liver toxicity due to tuberculosis therapy
Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
This Cochrane review concludes, they’re “not an effective treatment for eczema.” Continue reading Is there a role for probiotics to treat eczema?
CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Medscape has published a review.
Here’s a summary of CAM options. Continue reading CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Active music engagement in kids with cancer
 Music therapy can be active or passive. In the active form, the therapist and patient are actively involved in playing music using instruments and voice. Passive music therapy is conducted with the patient at rest.
In this study, active music engagement was designed to counter the stress that confronts children with cancer while in the hospital. Continue reading Active music engagement in kids with cancer
The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Here’s a review of the evidence by researchers at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Continue reading The role of CAM to treat anxiety and depression
Mechanical traction for neck pain
Neck pain is a frequently reported complaint, and mechanical traction is often used to aid outpatient rehabilitation.
In this Cochrane review by researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, the effects of mechanical traction for neck disorders is assessed. Continue reading Mechanical traction for neck pain
Antioxidants and the risk of heart disease in diabetes
 Researchers from across the Commonwealth studied the potential value of antioxidants in preventing heart complications in people with diabetes. Continue reading Antioxidants and the risk of heart disease in diabetes