An Anatomic Cadaveric Study Kagawa, Eiichiro MSa,b; Nimura, Akimoto MD, PhDc; Nasu, Hisayo PhDa; Kato, Ryuichi MD, PhDb; Akita, Keiichi MD, PhDaAuthor Information SPINE: July 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 13 – p E704-E709 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003895 Study Design Observational, anatomical, cadaveric study. Objective We anatomically investigated the fibrous connection between the cervical nerves […]
MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections, […]
June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with different guidelines taking diverging approaches to egg intake, and […]
Linda Richmond | June 15, 2021 Physical activity is an essential component to good health. Indeed, government guidelines state that to obtain the most health benefits, adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic movement, such as brisk walking, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, such as running, each week. Adults also […]
Published: 14 June 2021 Karthik V. Hariharan, Michael G. Timko, Christopher G. Bise, Meenakshi Sundaram & Michael J. Schneider Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 29, Article number: 20 (2021) Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to establish the level of inter-examiner reliability for six common cervical manual and physical examination procedures used to […]
Obesity-A Research Journal Nathan C. Winn Matthew A. Cottam David H. Wasserman Alyssa H. Hasty First published: 26 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23147 Abstract Chronic inflammation is considered a precipitating factor and possibly an underlying cause of many noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, and some cancers. Obesity, which manifests in more than 650 million people […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:May 15, 2021Volume0Issue0Pages1-65 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9634 Abstract Objective To assess the effect of early active shoulder movement after rotator cuff repair compared to delayed active shoulder movement on clinical outcomes, rotator cuff integrity and return-to-work. Design Intervention systematic review. Literature Search We searched 9 databases in November 2017 and […]
Medical Acupuncture Vol. 32, No. 5 Ida Nurwati, Muthmainah Muthmainah, and Khairunnisa Nurul Huda Published Online:19 Oct 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1443 Abstract Acupuncture has been used for the prevention and treatment of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in asthma are not fully understood. This article discusses the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: May 7, 2021 Pages1-29 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.10018 Abstract Objectives To determine the independent associations of potential clinical, symptom, physical activity, and psychological factors with chronic plantar heel pain. Design Case-control. Methods We investigated associations by comparing 220 participants with chronic plantar heel pain (>3 months) and 100 age- […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|May 7, 2021 Many natural compounds have various anti-inflammatory and other beneficial properties that humans have been utilizing for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. However, the specific molecular mechanisms behind these health-promoting effects are not always clear. One such compound is 1′-acetoxychavicol acetate, or ACA, which comes from the tropical ginger Alpinia […]
— Can a certain variety of foods slow Alzheimer’s progression? by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 6, 2021 People who followed a Mediterranean-style diet closely had less amyloid and tau pathology, increased brain volume in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, and better memory performance, a cross-sectional analysis in Germany showed. Higher adherence […]
— Two servings a day more than doubled risk in women younger than 50, study showed by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer May 6, 2021 A higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in adulthood and adolescence was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in women, according to data from the Nurses’ Health […]
MAY 6, 2021 by University of Zurich Humans are exposed to a variety of toxins and chemicals every day. According to the epithelial barrier hypothesis, exposure to many of these substances damages the epithelium, the thin layer of cells that covers the surface of our skin, lungs and intestine. Defective epithelial barriers have been linked […]
— Vitamin E, beta-carotene singled out as supplements to be avoided by Nicole Lou, Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 4, 2021 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is again poised to take the position that the evidence is inconclusive for the use of most vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent heart disease and cancer […]
Eur J Pain. 2021 May 4. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1788. Online ahead of print. Hainan Yu Abstract Objectives: To develop an evidence-based guideline for the non-invasive management of soft tissue disorders of the shoulder (shoulder pain), excluding major pathology. Methods: This guideline is based on high-quality evidence from seven systematic reviews. Multidisciplinary experts considered the evidence of effectiveness, safety, […]
van der Vlist AC, Winters M, Weir A, et al British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:249-256. Abstract Objective To provide a consistently updated overview of the comparative effectiveness of treatments for Achilles tendinopathy. Design Living systematic review and network meta-analysis. Data sources Multiple databases including grey literature sources were searched up to February 2019. Study […]
Front. Neurol., 29 April 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.670944 Ralf Strobl Precise history taking is the key to develop a first assumption on the diagnosis of vestibular disorders. Particularly in the primary care setting, algorithms are needed, which are based on a small number of questions and variables only to guide appropriate diagnostic decisions. The aim of […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 102, ISSUE 5, P951-958, MAY 01, 2021 Si-Ru Chen, MD Abstract Objective To assess the therapeutic effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for moderate-to-severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Design A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial (1-year follow-up). Setting Outpatient of local medical center settings. Participants Patients (N=26) who were […]