André Broussard, D.C.

Induced leg length inequality affects pelvis orientation during upright standing immediately following a sit-to-stand transfer: a pre-post measurement study

Published: 17 March 2023 Simon P. Vella, Michael Swain, Aron Downie, Samuel J. Howarth, Martha Funabashi & Roger M. Engel BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders volume 24, Article number: 203 (2023) Abstract Background Leg length inequality (LLI) greater than 20 mm has been associated with low back pain (LBP) and its correction is clinically recommended. Much less […]

Mass. Family Doctor Had Hidden Cameras, 1000s of Child Sex Abuse Images: Feds

About 80 devices were seized from Dr. Bradford Ferrick’s homes in Winchester and Amherst, including hidden camera systems, last month, and thousands of images and videos showing suspected sexual images of children, federal prosecutors say By Asher Klein • Published March 14, 2023 • Updated on March 15, 2023 at 9:06 am A Massachusetts family […]

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia

Published March 14, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University found that individuals who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23% […]

Long-term, systemic antibiotic use for the treatment of adolescent acne can promote fat accumulation

Long-term, systemic antibiotic use for the treatment of adolescent acne can promote fat accumulation Published March 14, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A growing body of evidence is showing that the healthy gut microbiome—a community of microorganisms that live together in the gut—influences many aspects of human growth and development, especially during […]

Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

— A good thing too, because most aren’t going to quit by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Intensity of distance running had no bearing on the prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis among participants in recent editions of the Chicago Marathon, researchers reported here. Rather, the risk factors […]

Stimwave Founder Arrested Over ‘Dummy’ Pain Implants, DOJ Says

— Medical device company admits wrongdoing, agrees to settlement that includes $10 million penalty by Michael DePeau-Wilson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today March 10, 2023 The founder and former CEO of Stimwave was arrested and charged with creating and selling nerve stimulation devices with a non-functioning component that was implanted into chronic pain patients […]

Rotator Cuff Reoperation More Likely With Acromioplasty

— Study in Medicare patients adds fuel to ongoing debate by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 8, 2023 LAS VEGAS — Medicare patients who underwent acromioplasty in conjunction with rotator cuff reconstruction were more likely, not less, to need reoperation within 5 years, researchers found. In what is likely the largest analysis conducted […]

First Bimodal Neuromodulation Device for Tinnitus Gets FDA Nod

— Ringing ears may get relief with sound and tongue stimulation by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today March 8, 2023 The FDA granted de novo approval to Neuromod Devices’ Lenire, a bimodal neuromodulation device that is the first of its kind to be approved to treat tinnitus, the company announcedopens in a new tab […]

Regular Use of Laxatives Linked to Risk for All-Cause Dementia

February 27, 2023 Risk for all-cause, vascular dementia was increased with number of regularly used laxative types THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regular use of laxatives, especially use of multiple laxative types, is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Neurology. Zhirong Yang, […]

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review

Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP is limited, and the […]

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review

Journal of Orthopedic Research Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP […]

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Displays the Structural and Biochemical Effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy in Lumbar Discogenic Pain: a case report

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2596102/v1 Jessica F Billham Abstract INTRODUCTION: We report utility of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in identifying the intervertebral disc (IVD) as a pain generator, describe the contemporary pathophysiology underlying biochemical and structural components of discogenic low back pain (DLBP), and exhibit therapeutic responses to spinal manipulation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 29-year old […]

Cervicogenic visual dysfunction: an understanding of its pathomechanism

Med Pharm Rep. 2023 Jan; 96(1): 16–19. Published online 2023 Jan 25. doi: 10.15386/mpr-2507 PMCID: PMC9924804 PMID: 36818319 Kingsley King Yi Leung Abstract Atypical symptoms of cervical spondylosis include headache, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, blurred vision, tinnitus, hypomnesia, and palpitations. Successful treatment of these atypical symptoms has been achieved after conservative non-invasive and surgical spinal treatments, […]

Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract Introduction The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. Methods Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and […]

Association Between Hypercholesterolemia and Neck Pain in a Cross-sectional Population-based Study

Ahorukomeye, Peter BSa,b; Mahajan, Arushi BSb; Du, Jerry Y. MDa; Yu, Charles C. MDc; Bhandutia, Amit K. MDd; Ahn, Nicholas U. MDa,b Spine 48(2):p 137-142, January 15, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004485 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective cross-sectional analysis. Summary of Background Data. Degenerative changes are a major contributor to chronic neck pain. According to the vascular […]

Manual Therapy and Related Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine VOL. 28, NO. 12 | Jihang Du, Qiang Yuan, Xiao-Yan Wang, Jun-Hui Qian, Jie An, Qian Dai, Xiang-Yun Yan, Bojun Xu, Jian Luo, and Hao-Zhong Wang Published Online: 7 Dec 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0542 Abstract Objective: Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of Manual therapy and related interventions in […]

Iatrogenic Vertebral Fracture During Intramedullary Nailing for Femoral Fracture: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Nov 3;12(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00192. eCollection 2022 Oct 1. Yong-Bum Joo 1, Woo-Yong Lee, Young-Mo Kim, Byung-Kuk Ahn Affiliations expand PMID: 36821000 DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00192 Abstract Case: A 73-year-old woman with advanced ankylosing spondylitis (AS) underwent closed reduction and internal fixation using antegrade intramedullary nailing because of midshaft fracture of her right femur. After […]

Relationship Between Sacroiliac Joint–related Pain and Spinopelvic Mobility

Tonosu, Juichi MD, PhD Spine: September 15, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 18 – p E582-E586 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004390 Abstract Study Design. A case-control study. Objective. To evaluate the relationship between sacroiliac joint–related pain (SIJ-RP) and spinopelvic mobility. Summary of Background Data. No specific radiological findings are available for the diagnosis of SIJ-RP. A previous […]

Effect of Statin Therapy on Muscle Symptoms

September 14, 2022 The Lancet TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This large meta-analysis investigated the effects of statins on muscle symptoms over time based on data from 154,664 participants in 23 double-blind trials. The relative increase of muscle pain or weakness was <10% (1 in 15 patients), mainly during the first year of statin use. It also confirmed […]

Shared genetic susceptibility between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome: a genome-wide association study

The Lancet Rheumatology VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8, E556-E565, AUGUST 2022 Benjamin Patel, BMBCh Published: August, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(22)00180-1 Summary Background Trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome are the two most common non-traumatic connective tissue disorders of the hand. Both of these conditions frequently co-occur, often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, this phenotypic association is poorly understood. […]