It’s suggested that omega-3 fatty acids might have an effect on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Researchers from the University of Wales, in Newport, UK looked for an association between omega-3 tissue levels and learning and behavior in school-aged children. Continue reading Is there a relationship between omega-3 and childrens’ behavior?
Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than about 3 hours a day and is not caused by a medical problem (such as a hernia or infection), it is called colic.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated nutritional supplements and other complementary and alternative medicines. Continue reading Review: CAM for infantile colic
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. Continue reading The best evidence on homeopathy
Researchers at the University of Vermont, in Burlington, compared 3 different options. Continue reading Improving effectiveness of tai chi to prevent falls
68% of parents of these patients seek help from alternative practitioners, including chiropractors, according to researchers at Macquarie University, in Sydney, Australia.
Their review evaluates the evidence for chiropractic care to reduce inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue reading Review: Chiropractic for children and adolescents with ADHD
The benefits of 2 self-help training programs (multimodal cognitive-behavioral training [CBT] and applied relaxation [AR]) presented via the Internet were compared by researchers from the University of Göttingen, in Germany. Continue reading Using the Internet to manage headache in children
Sucrose has pain relieving and calming effects in newborns. But do these beneficial effects extend to care-giving procedures performed after painful procedures?
Researchers at the University of Toronto in Ontario report their findings, with an update for 2011. Continue reading Using sucrose to control pain in newborns
Dr. Xiu-Min Lee (photo) is Director of Mount Sinai’s Center for Chinese Herbal Therapy for Allergy and Asthma, in New York.
She has reviewed the evidence and believes that traditional Chinese medicine can help treat food allergies and asthma. Continue reading CAM for pediatric allergic disorders
Nearly two-thirds of elderly patients treated for depression fail to achieve symptomatic remission and functional recovery with first-line pharmacotherapy.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, studied whether a mind-body exercise, tai chi, added to escitalopram (Lexapro) might augment the treatment of geriatric depression. Continue reading Tai chi for depression in elderly patients taking Lexapro
Researchers at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, in the UK compared the relationship between religious faith and controversial decisions during care of dying patients. Continue reading Effect of religious faith on decisions by doctor providing end-of-life care
Researchers from Inserm in Montpellier, France studied the value of music therapy in the management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading Benefits of music in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Atlanta, Georgia and Boston report from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study. Continue reading Herbals used by pregnant women
Researchers at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, studied elderly men. Continue reading Looking for an association between vitamin D and frailty
Researchers at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, examined the effects of Feldenkrais exercises to improve balance, mobility, and balance confidence. Continue reading Feldenkrais exercises in older community-dwelling adults
Manipulation during the 3rd trimester was studied by researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in Fort Worth. Continue reading Osteopathic manipulation to treat back pain during pregnancy
This Cochrane review examined the effects of music therapy on end-of-life care. Continue reading Review of music therapy for end-of-life care
This study was conducted in African-American women by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading Culturally specific dance to reduce obesity
The benefits differ.
And, the response to tai chi is long-lasting, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Continue reading Tai chi vs Western exercise in healthy, elderly adults
Researchers from Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania studied this association in depressed older adults in mental health settings. Continue reading Effect of religion on depression and hopelessness
Acupuncture has been used as treatment for infertility for hundreds of years.
Researchers at Tor Vergata University, in Rome, Italy, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture in reproductive medicine