Research · March 12, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A meta-analysis of 31 studies found that indoor tanning increases the odds of melanoma by 16% overall (23% in North America). There is a further increased risk of developing melanoma with more than 10 tanning sessions and with using indoor tanning prior to age […]
A survey of chiropractors’ knowledge, skills, use of research literature and barriers to the use of research evidence Walker BF, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2014 Apr;22(2):286-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2014.02.007. Epub 2014 Mar 12. Affiliation Abstract BACKGROUND: Scant research has been undertaken regarding chiropractors’ skills and knowledge associated with evidence-based practice (EBP), and their perceived barriers […]
March 11, 2014 by Monte Morin A daily glucosamine drink supplement failed to prevent deterioration of knee cartilage, reduce bone bruises or ease knee pain, according to a recent short-term study of the popular, if controversial, dietary product. In a paper published Tuesday in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, authors studied the effects of glucosamine […]
Brighton criteria for the diagnosis of BJHS. Major Criteria • Beighton score of ≥ 4 (Fig. 2) • Arthralgia for longer than 3 months in 4 or more joints Minor Criteria • Beighton score of 1, 2, or 3 (Fig. 2) • Arthralgia (> 3-month duration) in 1-3 joints or back pain (> 3-month duration) […]
Published: Mar 10, 2014 By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points In this randomized trial in postmenopausal women, supplemental CaD significantly increased 25[OH]D3 concentrations and decreased LDL -C. Higher concentrations of 25[OH]D3 were also associated with modestly higher HDL-C levels and lower triglyceride levels. Postmenopausal women had significant improvement […]
Published: Mar 10, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points Azithromycin and levofloxacin were both associated with elevated risks of death and serious cardiac arrhythmias during standard lengths of prescription. Point out that although the risk of death was higher with azithromycin (through 5 days) and levofloxacin (through 10 […]
By Arthur C. Croft, PhD(c), DC, MSc, MPH Full Story Close to 3 million Americans suffer whiplash each year. Whiplash now accounts for 45% of chronic neck pain in adults. The author discusses how new car design prevents fatal crashes but increases whiplash injuries…. Every year, approximately 3 million people in the United States suffer […]
Occup Med (Lond). 2015 Mar;65(2):122-5. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqu151. Epub 2014 Oct 24. N Fouquet PMID: 25344959 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqu151 Abstract Background: Back pain has long been identified as a major occupational health issue, but there are few prevalence studies on thoracic spine pain (TSP). The epidemiological surveillance of musculoskeletal disorders implemented in 2002 by the French Institute […]
The Journal of Urology, 03/08/2014 Torricelli FCM, et al. Authors studied the impact of dyslipidemia on 24–hour urinalysis and stone composition. There is a link between dyslipidemia and kidney stone risk that is independent of other components of metabolic syndrome such as diabetes and obesity. Specific alterations in the patient lipid profiles may portend unique […]
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Mar;114(3):180-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.036. Diniz LR1, Nesi J, Curi AC, Martins W. Author information Abstract CONTEXT: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects a growing number of people and is currently among the most common disorders seen in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To develop a protocol for the management […]
Spine: 01 March 2014 – Volume 39 – Issue 5 – p 362–367 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000158 Cervical Spine Swinkels, Raymond A. H. M. PhD*,†,‡; Swinkels-Meewisse, Ilse E. J. C. M. PhD†,‡ Collapse BoxAbstract Study Design. Cohort study. Objective. To generate normal values for active range of motion (ACROM) of the cervical spine in asymptomatic persons. Summary […]
J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 Mar;20(3):278-82. doi: 10.3171/2013.12.SPINE13653. Epub 2014 Jan 17. Safain MG1, Talan J, Malek AM, Hwang SW. Author information Abstract Vertebral artery (VA) occlusion is a serious and potentially life-threatening occurrence. Bow hunter’s syndrome, a mechanical occlusion of the VA due to physiological head rotation, has been well described in the medical literature. […]
Larry Hand March 07, 2014 Irreversible vision loss should be added to the list of potential complications associated with injection of cosmetic facial fillers. Michelle V. Carle, MD, from Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, Los Angeles, California, and colleagues report 3 such cases of blindness or near-complete vision loss in an article published online March 6 […]
Steve Stiles March 07, 2014 WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS — Excuses for regularly indulging in dark chocolate keep accumulating, with the added possibility that its ingredients, thought to promote relaxed arteries, also have biochemical effects that may discourage atherosclerosis. But special flavanol-enriched formulations of dark chocolate may do little to enhance its vascular benefits, suggests a […]
Maria M. Wertli, MD The Spine Journal Available online 7 March 2014 In Press Abstract Background Context Psychological factors including catastrophizing thoughts are believed to influence the development of chronic low back pain. Purpose To assess the prognostic importance of catastrophizing as a coping strategy in patients with low back pain. Study Design Systematic Review […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 6 March 2014 Akhbari Behnam, PhD, PT Journal Reference Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of dry needling based on myofascial meridians for management of plantar fasciitis. Clinical features A 53-year-old man presented with bilateral chronic foot pain for more than 2 […]