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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Joe Hannan | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published August 17, 2022 Key Takeaways A 2022 study found that long-term cannabis users had cognitive deficits and lower hippocampal volume at age 45 compared with non-users and users of other substances. Legalization and decriminalization efforts, coupled with medical marijuana programs, may be […]
Caspian J Intern Med. 2022;13(Suppl 3):281-283. doi: 10.22088/cjim.13.0.281. Mohammad Ghorbani PMID: 35872686 PMCID: PMC9272953 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.13.0.281 Abstract Background: Cervical carotid dissection is one of the causes of ischemic stroke in young people. Most of the patients with carotid dissection do not have connective tissue diseases (Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). It seems that dissection may occur […]
By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Updated August 1, 2022 It may be tempting to think that BMI is the alpha and omega of body-fat measurements. Not by a long shot. Another useful anthropometric parameter is waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). WHR reflects the proportion of fat located around the waist and hips. Those with more weight at the […]
Published August 3, 2022 A small (57 g) daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning (osteopenia/osteoporosis) without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The effects seem to be specific to this type […]
Date: August 3, 2022 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management, according to a new study. The research analyzed data from 53,172 participants in 23 studies worldwide to examine the implications of choosing the higher or […]
July 21, 2022 JAMA Network Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This 5-year follow-up of the ESCAPE trial examined the long-term (3–5 years) effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise-based physical therapy (PT) in patients with degenerative meniscal tears. The authors assessed patient-reported knee function and the progression of knee osteoarthritis using radiographs for more than 5 years […]
TCM for Post-COVID Hair Loss By Sarah Li, PhD Long-term side effects following COVID-19 infections include many different symptoms including autoimmune, metabolic and neurological manifestations. Many of these side effects appear to be brought on by the increased amount of stress COVID-19 puts on the body. Hair loss is one side effect that falls under […]
June 25, 2022 Frontiers in Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Berries are increasingly recognized as an important source of polyphenols, which are thought to be protective against cognitive decline with aging. This 12-week randomised trial evaluated the effect of daily cranberry consumption in the form of freeze-dried cranberry powder on cognition and brain function in adults aged […]
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 28, No. 6 Christiane Schön, Katharina Knaub, Wilfried Alt, Shane Durkee, Zainulabedin Saiyed, and Vijaya Juturu Published Online:7 Jun 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2021.0365 Abstract Objective: Joint-related stress models have been used in the past to induce a standardized load on physical structures, allowing researchers to observe changes in perceived stress […]
by British Medical Journal JUNE 21, 2022 The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid- to later life is linked to a near doubling in the risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This simple and safe […]
16-Jun-2022 3:30 PM EDT, by American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Tension-type headaches most often involve a pressing or tightening feeling […]
May 23, 2022 The Lancet TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study conducted a single-center, randomised clinical trial to compare the effect of a Mediterranean versus low-fat diet for secondary prevention in 1002 patients with established coronary heart disease. Multivariable hazard ratios for a composite of major cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, revascularisation, ischaemic stroke, peripheral […]
— Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation by Vijay Yanamadala, MD, MBA May 23, 2022 For decades, the U.S. healthcare system has been burdened by the persistent problem of medical overtreatment. Every year, countless Americans with chronic illness are subjected to unnecessary tests and procedures that don’t lead to healthier […]
Claims Journal May 18, 2022 Chiropractors are involved in only a small fraction of workers’ compensation claims for low back pain in states where insurers or employers control the choice of medical provider, but a report released Tuesday suggests that skepticism about runaway costs may be unfounded. A study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute […]