— Genes associated with ankylosing spondylitis act at least in part through effects on the gut microbiome. by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today December 4, 2014 Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) had a more diverse intestinal microbiota and a greater abundance of intestinal microbes, some of which are linked to severe intestinal inflammation, according […]
Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Jan 3:315125231226039. doi: 10.1177/00315125231226039. Online ahead of print. Aziz Dengiz Abstract Stroke is a significant health problem that may result in long-term functional deficits. Balance and walking problems are among the most common post-stroke deficits, and they may negatively affect quality of life. Our aim in this study was to investigate […]
Primary Care News · January 08, 2024 Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development Third-trimester use linked to poorer language outcomes among male children FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with poorer early language development, especially among male offspring, according to a study published online […]
January 04, 2024 Significant interaction seen for biomarkers of low EPA/DHA intake, family history of CVD in relation to long-term CVD risk WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant interaction between biomarkers of low eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic acids (EPA/DHA) intake and a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in relation to long-term CVD […]
BMJ. 2023 Dec 15:383:e076227. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076227. Jason W Busse Abstract Clinical question: What is the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? Current practice: TMD are the second most common musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder after low back pain, affecting 6-9% of adults globally. TMD are associated with pain affecting […]
December 06, 2023 European Journal of Preventive Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this exploratory analysis of the PREDIMED trial involving 7056 participants with hypertension, higher consumption of tomato and tomato-based products was associated with improved blood pressure control. Compared with minimal consumption (<44 grams/day), intake of more than 110 grams/day (approximately 4 oz) of tomato was […]
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 20:14:1261016. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261016. eCollection 2023. Meta analysis of ovulation induction effect and pregnancy outcome of acupuncture & moxibustion combined with clomiphene in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Lijie Yang Abstract Objective: Using Mesh Meta Analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Clomiphene, Acupuncture & Moxibustion combined with Clomiphene […]
— History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 23, 2023 People who engaged in weight lifting and other forms of strength training were less likely to develop knee pain and be diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) as they approached their senior years, a new […]
December 1, 2014 Alisa G. Woods, PhD Pain relief is better with a triple combination medication that includes acetaminophen than with acetaminophen by itself, researchers found, suggesting a new therapeutic option. A triple combination medication for tension headache that includes acetaminophen is more effective for pain relief than acetaminophen by itself, an international group of […]
December 01, 2014 The New England Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this commentary summarize the relevant issues surrounding testosterone replacement, addressing in particular the controversial issue of routine use of testosterone replacement therapy in men with mildly depressed serum testosterone. In an interactive clinical case discussion, experts weigh in on both risks […]
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Volume 50, December 2023, 100688 International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Highlights • For pain intensity, spinal manipulation combined with shoulder exercises may be beneficial in two to six weeks. • The association of spinal manipulation and shoulder exercises could also improve disability within 6 weeks of […]
Those with a healthier diet had lower disability scores WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A prudent pattern diet that focuses on vegetables, legumes, and fruits may play a role in symptom management in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to study results presented at MSMilan, the joint meeting of the European Committee for […]
The technique, called histotripsy, generates exploding bubbles to kill tumors Minneapolis-based HistoSonics, founded in 2009, pioneered the treatment By CAITLIN TILLEY, HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM PUBLISHED: 16:47 EDT, 17 October 2023 | UPDATED: 17:39 EDT, 17 October 2023 A promising cancer treatment that blasts tumors using soundwaves has been approved in the US. A machine […]
Published October 17, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found. Amitriptyline, which is commonly used at low doses for a range of health concerns, […]
October 14, 2023 Higher risk for incident events seen over seven years of follow-up THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with cannabis use disorder (CUD) have a higher risk for incident adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events when compared with matched adults without CUD, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Addiction. […]
Rikke K. Jensen, Kristina B. Dissing, Tue S. Jensen, Stine H. Clausen & Bodil Arnbak Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 31, Article number: 45 (2023) Abstract Background Neck pain and headache are highly prevalent conditions and leading causes of disability worldwide. Although MRI is widely used in the management of these conditions, there is uncertainty […]