Researchers from the University Hospital Zurich, in Switzerland reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Vitamin D reduces the risk of falls in older adults
Category Archives: K. SPECIAL GROUPS
Vitamin D and mother-to-child transmission of HIV
There is preliminary evidence of an association between low vitamin D blood levels and a higher risk, according to this study at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Continue reading Vitamin D and mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Safety of cranberry during pregnancy and lactation
Women experience urinary tract infections with greater frequency during pregnancy.
It’s not clear if cranberries are helpful to prevent urinary tract infections, but since many people think they are, it’s worth taking a look. Continue reading Safety of cranberry during pregnancy and lactation
Anthroposophy for children with chronic disease
Anthroposophic treatment for pediatric chronic disease is provided by physicians and differs from conventional treatment in the use of special therapies (art therapy, eurythmy [rhythmical movement], rhythmical massage therapy) and special medications.
Results of a study from the Institute for Applied Epistemology and Medical Methodology, in Freiburg, Germany are reported here. Continue reading Anthroposophy for children with chronic disease
Acupuncture for post-cesarean section pain
Researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan, China compared acupuncture and electro-acupuncture to no treatment. Continue reading Acupuncture for post-cesarean section pain
Exercise during breastfeeding
Women transfer about 200 mg of calcium per day to breast milk. Over 6 months, that could be up to 9% of bone mineral density.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro studied the potential of exercise to slow this bone loss. Continue reading Exercise during breastfeeding
Parents as a risk factor for poor asthma control
Telephone interviews conducted by researchers at Boston University in Massachusetts point to parents as a significant contributor to poor asthma control in their children. Continue reading Parents as a risk factor for poor asthma control
Prompted voiding for urinary incontinence
Researchers from the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota reviewed treatments for nursing home residents with urinary incontinence.
Prompted voiding used alone and combined with exercise were associated with modest short-term improvement in daytime urinary incontinence. Continue reading Prompted voiding for urinary incontinence
American Academy of Pediatrics’ position on CAM
The Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine has published a review of everything a pediatrician ever wanted to know about CAM.
Here are just a few of the highlights. Continue reading American Academy of Pediatrics’ position on CAM
Yoga benefits in healthy pregnant women
 Researchers from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation in Bangalore, India measured the effect of yoga on perceived stress. Continue reading Yoga benefits in healthy pregnant women
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
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
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 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
DASH diet and its effect on cognitive decline
 The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in salt, sweets, and red meats.
During the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers from Utah State University, in Logan reported it appears to slow cognitive decline — if you can stick with it. Continue reading DASH diet and its effect on cognitive decline
Probiotic effects on cold and influenza symptoms
An international group of researchers report that taking a dietary probiotic for 6 months reduced the signs and symptoms of colds, and prescription drug use in children. Continue reading Probiotic effects on cold and influenza symptoms
No to Ginkgo to prevent dementia
Results from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study were published today.
It was designed to determine if Ginkgo biloba is better than placebo in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly. Continue reading No to Ginkgo to prevent dementia
Behavioral counseling prevents sexually transmitted infections
Evidence suggests that behavioral counseling in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) clinics and primary care offices reduces STIs in “at-risk” adults and adolescents. Continue reading Behavioral counseling prevents sexually transmitted infections
Updated breastfeeding recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention, has updated its recommendations from 2003. Continue reading Updated breastfeeding recommendations