It’s believed that early intensive behavioral and developmental interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may enhance developmental outcomes.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee reviewed the evidence in children aged 12 and younger with ASDs. Continue reading Lovass and behavioral intervention for autism
In most people, heart failure is due to a reduced ability to pump blood throughout the body (left ventricular systolic dysfunction). The symptoms are similar between left and right heart failure; your doctor can tell the difference.
This Cochrane review focused on the effects of exercise training in patients with systolic heart failure. Continue reading Review: Benefits of exercise in patients with systolic heart failure
Redness, tenderness, and swelling of the skin are common during radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Melatonin-based creams protect from these effects in rats. So, researchers at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, tested it in women with breast cancer. Continue reading Melatonin cream protects from radiation burns in breast cancer patients
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Ohio present a pithy summary.
Here we go. Continue reading Listing the benefits of fish oil to prevent coronary heart disease
With so many studies showing the consequences of low vitamin D blood levels, one might think everyone in American is deficient.
Researchers from the National Center for Health Statistics report the most recent national data on vitamin D status in the US population. Continue reading Most Americans get sufficient vitamin D
Prof. Ernst and colleagues report, “Several studies have reported that moxibustion is effective in ulcerative colitis.”
But, is that enough? Continue reading Review: Moxibustion for ulcerative colitis
This time, researchers at the Peninsula Medical School, in Exeter, UK, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Another review of Pilates for low back pain
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed this common, chronic, recurring condition, which has a prevalence in the UK of 1.5 to 3 per 1000 and is estimated to cost the NHS £400m ($720m; €600m) a year. Continue reading Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
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?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.
During the annual American College of Cardiology meeting, researchers at the University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, reported results from the first study to examine the benefits of yoga on patients with atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
It’s just a report on 3 patients, but it’s important because some people with autism are already taking St. John’s wort. Continue reading First report: St. John’s Wort for autism
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco tell us the evidence is minimal. Continue reading Review: Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autistic spectrum disorder
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Massage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Researchers in the US and Israel describe the use of CAM in women with chronic vaginitis and the epidemiologic factors associated with these treatments. Continue reading CAM use among women with vaginitis
Sleep disturbance is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and melatonin is widely prescribed despite a lack of guidelines.
Researchers in France reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Melatonin to treat autism spectrum disorders
Researchers in Germany evaluated whether homeopathy influences long-term outcome in critically ill patients suffering from severe sepsis (bloodstream infection). Continue reading Homeopathic treatment of sepsis
In the British Medical Journal, Prof. Patrick Woo from the University of Hong Kong describes what might be “the tip of the iceberg.”
He calls for more rigorous infection control guidelines. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine responds. And success in treating these infections is summarized as part of an update to this original post. Continue reading Rising risk of infection from acupuncture
Glycyrrhizin is a major ingredient of licorice, which is sometimes used in the treatment of various diseases such as chronic hepatitis.
In animals, licorice or glycyrrhizin alters the activity of the CYP3A drug-metabolizing enzyme. Researchers at Central South University, in Hunan, People’s Republic of China looked for an effect in people. Continue reading Potential for licorice-drug interactions
FDA lab analysis of X-Hero found the product contains sulfosildenafil, the analogue of the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug (sildenafil, Viagra, Revatio) used to treat erectile dysfunction.
In addition, FDA analysis of Male Enhancer found it contains tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca), the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Continue reading Consumer Alert: X-Hero and Male Enhancer
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario studied the relationship. Continue reading Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS