Theoklis E. Zaoutis, MD, MSCE August 18, 2014 Story Source May Require Free Registration Hello. My name is Theo Zaoutis. I’m Chief of Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I am here today to discuss antibiotic use as specifically related to a recent survey that was conducted by WebMD and Medscape in cooperation […]
OrthopedicsToday August 18, 2014 Patients with osteoarthritis who had high body mass index and performed intensive physical activity at work experienced a higher risk of having a knee replacement, according to study results. Researchers prospectively followed 315,495 patients who underwent knee replacement and identified through the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register. Cox proportional hazard regression was used […]
MedPageToday.com Published: Aug 17, 2014 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Exposure to antibiotics early in life may permanently alter gut microbes in a way that could increase obesity risk years later, researchers reported. In a study that compared outcomes in mice given low-dose penicillin versus those who were not, infancy was identified as […]
Triglycerides and cardiovascular disease The Lancet, 08/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Nordestgaard BG, et al. – After the introduction of statins, clinical emphasis first focussed on LDL cholesterol–lowering, then on the potential for raising HDL cholesterol, with less focus on lowering triglycerides. However, the understanding from genetic studies and negative results from randomised trials […]
-Increasing body size had significant associations with 10 common types of cancer, a study involving more than 5 million people showed. by Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 14, 2014 Increasing body size had significant associations with 10 common types of cancer, a study involving more than 5 million people showed. Overall, body mass […]
Omega-3 fatty acids for postoperative atrial fibrillation: alone or in combination with antioxidant vitamins Heart, Lung, and Circulation, 08/12/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article Guo XY, et al. – The aim of this meta–analysis was to ascertain the protective role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and the most […]
Date: August 12, 2014 Source: Baylor Scott & White Health Summary: Significant consumption of instant noodles — ramen included — may increase a person’s risk for cardiometabolic syndrome, especially in women, research shows. The findings could shed new light on the risks of a worldwide dietary habit. “This research is significant since many people are […]
Published on Aug 11, 2014 Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research warns doctors about misleading American Heart Association statement regarding strokes and chiropractic. http://youtu.be/zCp_KDXet9g Full news release at: http://blogs.palmer.edu/news/2014/08/11/leading-scientist-takes-american-heart-association-to-task/ YouTube Link They looked at research which studied biomechanics of the spine to see if SMT could cause decreased blood flow to the vertebral arteries. NOT […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source Most people are very well aware of the correlation of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. but ear creases?! To the surprise of many people, Earlobe Creases May Indicate Artery Disease. The possible association between ear lobe creases and coronary artery disease garnered attention when a […]
YourMedicalDectective.com Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. What if there was a fruit that protected you from hardening of the arteries and even if eating a high fat diet was shown to reduce plaque build-up in your arteries. Well there is such a fruit and it is the simple grapefruit! Grapefruit contains a powerful food […]
by Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 08, 2014 Patients should be warned before chiropractic manipulation of the neck that the technique has been linked to cervical dissection, which can cause stroke, the American Heart Association warned. A scientific statement from the organization in the October issue of Stroke cautioned about the low level of […]
Orthop Rev (Pavia). Aug 8, 2014; 6(3): 5429. Published online Oct 1, 2014. doi: 10.4081/or.2014.5429 PMCID: PMC4195989 Risk Factors for Vertebral Artery Injuries in Cervical Spine Trauma Nanjundappa S. Abstract Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (i.e. involvement of carotid and vertebral arteries) are increasingly being recognized in setting of cervical spine trauma/fractures and are associated with high […]
ACA Responds to American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Scientific Statement on Cervical Manipulative Therapy Stroke and Informed Consent Resources Available to the Profession The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) today released a scientific statement on cervical manipulative therapy (CMT) and the association with cervical artery dissection (CD). Abstract Full PDF Read ACA’s response […]
August 06, 2014 JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The associations between running and all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality risk were examined in 55,137 adults between 18 and 100 years of age. Running was assessed via a medical history questionnaire (leisure-time activity). Mean follow-up time was 15 years. Compared with non-runners, […]
Effects of alcohol and polyphenols from beer on atherosclerotic biomarkers in high cardiovascular risk men: A randomized feeding trial Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 08/05/2014 Clinical Article Chiva-Blanch G, et al. – The authors aimed to evaluate the effects of ethanol and the phenolic compounds of beer on classical and novel cardiovascular risk factors. The […]
Effects of Intensive Glycemic Control on Ischemic Heart Disease RESEARCH · August 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE To assess whether intensive lowering of glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes affects the risk for ischemic heart disease, investigators compared the outcome of intensive therapy with standard therapy over the course of about 5 years. Adults aged […]
The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 8, 1 August 2014, Pages 1520-1525 The Spine Journal Clinical Study David J.Lunardini MD Abstract Background context Vertebral artery injuries (VAIs) are rare but serious complications of cervical spine surgery, with the potential to cause catastrophic bleeding, permanent neurologic impairment, and even death. The present literature regarding incidence of […]
Women who are overweight or obese, particularly those becoming so by late adolescence, have an elevated risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis. by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 01, 2014 Women who are overweight or obese, particularly those who acquire the excess weight by late adolescence, have an elevated risk for developing rheumatoid […]
An analysis of population-based data Sam Norton PhD The Lancet Neurology, Volume 13, Issue 8, Pages 788 – 794, August 2014 Summary Background Recent estimates suggesting that over half of Alzheimer’s disease burden worldwide might be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors do not take into account risk-factor non-independence. We aimed to provide specific estimates […]
Michael O’Riordan July 29, 2014 LONDON, UK — Individuals who are physically active and don’t spend a lot of time sitting down are less likely to be obese than those who report high levels of leisure-time sitting and low levels of physical activity, and the combination of the two behaviors is important, according to a […]