Mark L. Fuerst Sunday, October 8, 2017 Cancer Complications, Breast Cancer Women who take multivitamin supplements before their breast cancer diagnosis and during chemotherapy appear to be less likely to develop the debilitating, often long-lasting symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a new study. In a large study of breast cancer patients undergoing paclitaxel […]
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 17:15 By Jill Carnahan, MD, Contributing Writer Diet sodas are garnering negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent report from the ongoing Framingham Heart Study indicates that drinking as little as one can of sugar-free soda per day is associated with higher risks of stroke or developing dementia. Heavily […]
– Supplementation may help reduce the elevated risk by Kate Kneisel, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today September 13, 2017 Vitamin D deficiency may help identify whether a woman is at long-term risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers. In a prospective nested case-control study, an increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) of 50 nmol/L) was associated with […]
The American Journal of Medicine July 2003 Volume 115, Issue 1, Pages 33–40 Yael Gazit, MD Abstract Purpose Extraarticular manifestations of the joint hypermobility syndrome may include the peripheral nervous system. The purpose of this study was to investigate autonomic function in patients with this syndrome. Methods Forty-eight patients with the joint hypermobility syndrome who […]
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Peng J, et al. | August 18, 2017 A scrutiny was performed of the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) on Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Based on the results, the inference drawn was that EA was effective for AD. It possibly led to an improvement of the clinical symptoms in […]
Anne-Laure Meyer Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2017 25:19 Abstract Background Functional Neurology (FN), a seemingly attractive treatment approach used by some chiropractors, proposes to have an effect on a multitude of conditions but some of its concepts are controversial. Objectives and design A scoping review was performed to describe, in the context of chiropractic manual […]
Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal Loughrey DG, et al. This investigation contemplated the effect of the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) on the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults. The strongest evidence yielded was indicative of a beneficial effect of the MeDi on the global cognition of older adults. The effect of study design and […]
News | July 06, 2017 | Alzheimer disease By Felicia C. Goldstein, PhD and Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH Dr Goldstein is Professor in the department of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine. Following last year’s study in JAMA Neurology, which linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with cognitive decline and dementia, patients and clinicians grew concerned about […]
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice June 2017 Volume 29, Pages 91–98 Ewan Kennedy Highlights The cervical spine may contribute to persistent post-concussion symptoms. Physical examination is important to identify those with a cervicogenic component. Pain on manual segmental testing appears a key feature of a cervicogenic component. Neck treatment appears to benefit neck-related persistent post-concussion symptoms. […]
Both sugary, diet drinks correlated with accelerated brain aging Date: April 20, 2017 Source: Boston University Summary: Excess sugar — especially the fructose in sugary drinks — might damage your brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that people who drink sugary beverages frequently are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volume, and […]
Alexandra Dimitrova, MD, Charles Murchison, MS, and Barry Oken, MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. ABSTRACT Objectives: Neuropathy and its associated pain pose great therapeutic challenges. While there has been a recent surge in acupuncture use and research, little remains known about its effects on nerve function. This review aims to assess the efficacy of acupuncture […]
Dimitrova Alexandra, Murchison Charles, and Oken Barry. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. March 2017, 23(3): 164-179. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0155 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 3: March 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: January 23, 2017 ABSTRACT Objectives: Neuropathy and its associated pain pose great therapeutic challenges. While there has been a recent surge in acupuncture use and research, little […]
Friday 24 February 2017 Doose syndrome or myoclonic-astatic epilepsy is a rare syndrome accounting for one to two percent of childhood epilepsies. A ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and high in fat, is an effective treatment, but it is very restrictive and difficult to follow. In a recent study, 25 of 30 children […]
January 10, 2017 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement US Preventive Services Task Force Article Information JAMA. 2017;317(2):183-189. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.19438 Abstract Importance Neural tube defects are among the most common major congenital anomalies in the United States and may lead to a range of disabilities or death. Daily folic acid supplementation in the periconceptional period […]
Br J Nutr. 2016 Nov 23:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] Tay J1, Zajac IT1, Thompson CH2, Luscombe-Marsh ND1, Danthiir V1, Noakes M1, Buckley JD3, Wittert GA2, Brinkworth GD1. Abstract This study compared the longer-term effects of a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet with a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet on cognitive performance in individuals with type 2 diabetes […]
Liam Davenport October 24, 2016 Being overweight or obese leads to clinically meaningful increases in the rate of cognitive decline in association with changes in inflammatory markers in the blood, a new analysis of longitudinal data suggests. The results, which indicate that an increased body mass index (BMI) may accelerate cognitive decline by several months […]
October 12, 2016 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE “Constipation is extremely common in Parkinson’s disease, and quite difficult to manage, particularly in late disease stages. Disruption in the intestinal biostasis has been shown in Parkinson’s disease, and, based on these findings, as well as smaller prior attempts, the authors conducted a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of […]
Diabetic Medicine, 10/04/2016 Hansen CS, et al. – Researchers conducted this study to explore the possible relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They concluded that high and low vitamin D levels were connected with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They added that future studies should […]
Authors: Benjamin S. Elkin, PhD Study Design Finite element modeling of experimental data. Background The clinical presentations of whiplash injury and concussion have considerable overlap. Both diagnoses are generally based on presenting signs and symptoms, and a history of neck or head trauma. With incomplete knowledge of the trauma, differentiating between whiplash injury and concussion […]
Date: September 19, 2016 Source: Sissa Medialab Summary: Neurofeedback is a technique used for the treatment of clinical disorders (like depression, anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD and schizophrenia etc.) and enhancement of brain performance. It is based on the “self-regulation” of brain activations underpinned by the principles of feedback control systems. Feedback systems can be found […]