Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–31 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8547 Study Design Prospective case series. Background Persistent post-concussion symptoms can arise from a range of sources, including the neck. There is little description of neck assessment findings in people with persistent post-concussion symptoms. Objectives To assess people with persistent symptoms following […]
Journal of Integrative Medicine Available online 9 May 2019 GilesGyer Abstract Spinal manipulation has been an effective intervention for the management of various musculoskeletal disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the pain modulatory effects of spinal manipulation remain elusive. Although both biomechanical and neurophysiological phenomena have been thought to play a role in the observed clinical […]
NEUROSCIENCE NEWS MAY 14, 2019 Summary: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use. Source: University of Dundee Research from the University of Dundee has shown that a commonly used class of […]
by Diana Swift Contributing Writer Expert Critique: Bradley W. Anderson, MD Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is unique among gastrointestinal conditions given the breadth of preventative measures needed to promote and maintain patient health and safety. Such measures account for a […]
A Randomized Controlled Trial Valenzuela, Pedro L., MSc∗,†; Pancorbo, Sara, MChiro‡; Lucia, Alejandro, MD, PhD§; Germain, Francisco, MD, PhD∗ Spine: May 1, 2019 – Volume 44 – Issue 9 – p 609-614 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002908 Study Design. A randomized, double blind, parallel groups, sham-controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was to analyze the acute […]
Date: April 17, 2019 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis. […]
By Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS) is serious motor neuron diseases which falls in the same category as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, etc. It simply means the nerves have been severely damaged and paralysis is expected to result as the disease progresses. Unfortunately, as with most diseases, medicine rarely […]
Rachel Lutz Publish Date: Friday, March 22, 2019 A new report found that soda and other beverages sweetened with sugar can make symptoms more severe in multiple sclerosis patients. Investigators from St. Josef Hospital Bochum in Germany surveyed multiple sclerosis patients in order to assess the effect of diet on mechanisms implicated in multiple sclerosis […]
Matthew T. Provencher, MD; Rachel M. Frank, MD; Daniel J. Shubert, MD; Anthony Sanchez, BS; Colin P. Murphy, BA; Ross D. Zafonte, DO Orthopedics. 2019;42(1):12-21https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20181231-02 Posted January 21, 2019 Abstract Although concussions are common, they are complex, variable, and not entirely understood in terms of pathophysiology and treatment. The incidence of concussion is expected to […]
by Melissa Lee – Fx Medicine 05/13/2016 DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC In recent years an amazing discovery has advanced our understanding of intestinal permeability. In 2000, Dr Alessio Fasano and his team discovered a molecule responsible for modulating intestinal tight junctions (TJs) known as zonulin. To date, zonulin is the only human protein known to reversibly regulate intestinal permeability. Based on Dr Fasano’s […]
Medical Acupuncture Vol. 30, No. 4 Alexandra Dimitrova Published Online:1 Aug 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2018.1297 Abstract Objectives: This work follows-up on a systematic review, published in 2017, of acupuncture for the treatment of mono- and polyneuropathy and associated symptoms. Previously reviewed trials of acupuncture for neuropathy primarily used acupuncture points in close proximity to underlying nerves. Further […]
by Veronica Hackethal, MD Aug 13, 2018 “How this cocktail of MS genes, organic solvents and smoking contributes so significantly to MS risk warrants investigation,” Gabriele C. DeLuca, MD, DPhil, and Jack Bell, BM, BCh, both of John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford, UK), wrote in an accompanying editorial.[3] “In the meantime, avoiding cigarette smoke and unnecessary exposure […]
Published Monday 6 August 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier In the largest study of its type, researchers conclude that having higher levels of belly fat in old age is correlated with a reduction in cognitive function. Dementias, including Alzheimer’s, are a growing concern. As the average age of the population steadily […]
– Class-wide label changes address mental health side effects, hypoglycemic coma risk by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 10, 2018 Manufacturers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics must update their labeling to warn about mental health issues and potential low blood sugar adverse reactions, the FDA said Tuesday. The labeling changes come after what the agency […]
Jun 20, 2018 Veronica Hackethal, MD The International Ketogenic Diet Study Group has released new clinical guidelines on the ketogenic diet in children with epilepsy. The updated recommendations are the first change since the original guidelines on the subject were published almost 10 years ago. Slide Show at NeurologyTimes