Heart — Ren Y, et al. | August 01, 2018 In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers analyzed data from studies published up to 6 June 2018, in which the association between chocolate consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been assessed. These studies were identified from PubMed and EMBASE databases. To model the […]
If you get dizzy when you stand up too fast, you may want to try to drink about 16 ounces of water within 5 minutes. See if this works for you! ~ Dr. Broussard Neurology July 13, 2018ARTICLEOPEN ACCESS The efficacy of nonpharmacologic intervention for orthostatic hypotension associated with aging Julia L. Newton, James Frith […]
Atherosclerosis August 2018 Volume 275, Pages 256–261 Christoph Waldeyer Highlights •The guidelines strongly recommend a healthy diet as a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention. •An association with Mediterranean diet (MD) has been shown for different vascular beds. •There are no multivariate data regarding Mediterranean diet and the extent of coronary artery disease (CAD). •The present […]
James S. Demetrious Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2018 26:22 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-018-0193-z Published: 9 July 2018 Background Spontaneous cervical artery dissections more often manifest in young people and have been associated with catastrophic consequences. Some indeterminate risk factors have been identified, making the diagnosis of developing dissections quite difficult. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics have been recognized for their degradative […]
Cardiology — Abdelfattah R, et al. | July 06, 2018 A meta-analysis, including a dose-response analysis, was performed to evaluate the correlation between caffeine consumption and occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF). They analyzed data from selected studies representing 176,675 subjects (AF in 9,987 [5.7%]). Findings revealed no increase in the AF occurrence by coffee consumption. […]
James J DiNicolantonio Citation DiNicolantonio JJ, O’Keefe JH, Wilson W Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis Open Heart 2018;5:e000668. doi: 10.1136/openhrt-2017-000668 Abstract Because serum magnesium does not reflect intracellular magnesium, the latter making up more than 99% of total body magnesium, most cases of magnesium deficiency are […]
Reuters Health News | June 28, 2018 Men with heart disease, diabetes, or a history of stroke are more likely to die prematurely when they have a stressful job even when they’re relatively healthy, a large European study suggests. Doctors have long advised patients with heart disease and diabetes to try to reduce major sources […]
June 26, 2018 David Seaman DC At first glance, the title of this blog may seem like a preposterous notion; however, it is a fact. Years ago, osteoarthritis (OA) was misperceived to be a wear-and-tear condition of joints, a myth that is still perpetuated today…however, we now know that OA is actually a chronic inflammatory […]
By Shawn Neff Editorial Review Risk of Carotid Stroke after Chiropractic Care: A Population-Based Case-Crossover Study J. David Cassidy, DC, PhD, DrMedSc, Eleanor Boyle, PhD, Pierre Côté, DC, PhD, Sheilah Hogg-Johnson, PhD, Susan J. Bondy, PhD, and Scott Haldeman, MD, PhD Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Vol. 26, No. 4 (April), 2017: pp 842–850 […]
BMC Neurol. 2018; 18: 74. Published online 2018 May 28. doi: 10.1186/s12883-018-1080-x PMCID: PMC5971422 PMID: 29807531 Sung eun Chung, Abstract Background Cervical artery dissection is one of the most important causes of ischemic stroke in young age patients. However, multiple cervical artery dissection simultaneously involving the anterior and posterior circulation is uncommon. Here, we would […]
THE EGGSONERATION CONTINUES: WHY DOES ANYONE EAT EGG WHITES? MAY 26, 2018 The skeptical cardiologist pointed out in 2013 that there was no good evidence supporting limiting dietary cholesterol to 300 mg per day. I exulted, therefore, in 2016 , when this long-standing dietary recommendation came out of the US dietary guidelines. Recognizing that dietary cholesterol doesn’t need to […]
Milton Packer on the terrifying power of self-deception by Milton Packer MD May 16, 2018 In some circles, it is now acceptable for one to dismiss truths in favor of falsehoods that confirm and reinforce a preconceived worldview. Some are inclined to embrace “alternative facts” based on the premise that they can reject traditional authoritative sources […]
by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer April 17, 2018 That morning cup of coffee or espresso drink may not only be safe for people with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and other heart arrhythmias, it just may reduce arrhythmia frequency, Australian researchers reported. Based on a comprehensive review of studies examining the impact of caffeinated beverages on cardiac […]
April 12, 2018 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors investigated the association of linoleic acid (LA), a major n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), and other minor n-6 PUFAs—γ-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), and arachidonic acid (AA)—with the risk of mortality. This prospective study included men with cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, or diabetes (n = 1019) and […]
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018; 47: 25. Published online 2018 Apr 10. doi: 10.1186/s40463-018-0268-9 PMCID: PMC5891963 PMID: 29631624 Paige Moore Abstract Background This is the first case to our knowledge of a serious adverse event following the Epley maneuver, which is the treatment of choice for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common […]
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018; 47: 25. Published online 2018 Apr 10. doi: 10.1186/s40463-018-0268-9 PMCID: PMC5891963 PMID: 29631624 Paige Moore Abstract Background This is the first case to our knowledge of a serious adverse event following the Epley maneuver, which is the treatment of choice for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common […]
March 26, 2018 High frequency of open-flame/high-temp cooking, preference for higher meat doneness tied to HTN WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Open-flame and/or high-temperature cooking are associated with increased risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health 2018 Scientific Sessions, held from […]
Most pain reduction in those with greatest weight loss by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 23, 2018 Laparoscopic gastric band (LAGB) surgery was associated with significant decreases in knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA), with the greatest improvements seen among those whose body mass index (BMI) had the greatest decreases and among younger […]