3 essential considerations for chiropractors treating fibromyalgia patients. BY COURTNEY CRAIG, MS, DC While some fibromyalgia patients respond favorably to regular chiropractic care, others experience minimal relief.1 Unfortunately, many of these patients must rely on pharmacological management to relieve their constant pain. The most common medications prescribed for fibromyalgia are anti-epileptic drugs like Lyrica, serotonin-norepinephrine […]
August 14, 2014 Clinical Rheumatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the efficacy and safety of chondroitin sulfate (CS) capsules administered with glucosamine sulfate (GS) capsules or sachet preparations of glucosamine hydrochloride (GH) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. In total, 1120 patients were randomized 1:1:1 to receive GS and CS capsules three times daily, GH/CS sachet […]
Vitamin D Blog: A Bedroom Boost Published: Aug 13, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Just when it seems the benefits-of-vitamin-D literature has topped out, Italian researchers have found yet another area where the vitamin/hormone may help out: the bedroom. In a study of 143 men, Alessandra Barassi, MD, of University of Milan […]
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 […]
Megan Brooks August 12, 2014 Eating fish regularly can help protect the aging brain, new research confirms. In cognitively healthy older adults who were followed long term, weekly consumption of baked or broiled fish was positively associated with increased gray matter volumes in the hippocampus, precuneus, posterior cingulate, and orbital frontal cortex. “Our study shows […]
Gastroenterology. 2014 Aug 12. pii: S0016-5085(14)01001-4. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.08.005. [Epub ahead of print] Increased Intake of Vegetables, but not Fruit, Reduces Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-analysis. Yang Y1, Zhang D2, Feng N3, Chen G4, Liu J5, Chen G6, Zhu Y5. Abstract BACKGROUND: & Aims: The anti-cancer effects of vegetables and fruit have been investigated extensively, […]
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 […]
BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Aug 30;14(1):322. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-322. Analysis of the effect of the active compound of green tea (EGCG) on the proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Saleh F1, Raghupathy R, Asfar S, Oteifa M, Al-Saleh N. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cancer immunotherapy requires proper manipulation of the immune system, lymphocytes in particular, in order […]
ORLANDO — A plant-based diet may help relieve diabetic nerve pain, according to a randomized trial presented here. by Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 08, 2014 ORLANDO — A plant-based diet may help relieve diabetic nerve pain, according to a randomized trial presented here. In the 15-patient DINE study, patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic […]
J Child Neurol. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2014 Aug 7. Published in final edited form as: J Child Neurol. 2013 Aug; 28(8): 993–1001. Published online 2013 May 16. doi: [10.1177/0883073813487595] PMCID: PMC4124736 NIHMSID: NIHMS506894 PMID: 23680946 Susan A. Masino, Ph.D Abstract Ketogenic diets are well-established as a successful anticonvulsant therapy. Based on overlap between […]
Medscape Medical News Miriam E. Tucker August 06, 2014 A couple handfuls of tree nuts a day may improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests. The findings, from a total 450 patients in 11 randomized trials in 5 countries, were published online July 30, 2014 in PLOS Oneby Effie […]
Frontline Medical News, 2014 Aug 07, S Worcester NEWS Story Source ORLANDO (FRONTLINE MEDICAL NEWS) – Evidence increasingly supports plant-based nutrition for preventing diabetes or improving outcomes in those with diabetes. The Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2), for example, demonstrated that a plant-based eating pattern – defined as ad libitum whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, […]
Eur J Cancer Prev. 2014 Sep;23(5):481-90. doi: 10.1097/CEJ.0000000000000015. Sweetened carbonated beverage consumption and cancer risk: meta-analysis and review. Boyle P1, Koechlin A, Autier P. Abstract There is speculation on an association between sweetened, carbonated beverage consumption and cancer risk. This study aimed to examine this issue. Over 50 independent estimates of risk were available, 11 […]
J Pediatr. 2014 Oct;165(4):849-54.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.06.058. Epub 2014 Aug 6. The link between serum vitamin D level, sensitization to food allergens, and the severity of atopic dermatitis in infancy. Baek JH, Shin YH, Chung IH, Kim HJ, Yoo EG, Yoon JW, Jee HM, Chang YE, Han MY. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between serum […]
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 […]
REVIEW · August 04, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Sales of over-the-counter (OTC) enzymes marketed for inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic insufficiency, allergies, burns, infections, and cancer have increased in recent years. This article reviews the evidence of the risks and benefits of OTC enzymes. Descriptions for the use, dosage, and adverse effects are given for common […]
ParcticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · August 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Using data from the Blue Mountain Eye Study, the authors found that participants who had an initial higher Total Diet Score (reflecting a healthier dietary intake) had a 29% lower incidence of visual impairment at the 10-year follow-up examination, suggesting a benefit of healthy eating in lowering […]
Date August 1, 2011 Publication Autism Spectrum Disorders – From Genes to Environment Author(s) Yasmin Neggers Abstract The objective of this chapter is to evaluate the research pertinent to the use of dietary interventions to treat autism. A brief description, rationale, any evidence of efficacy and validity of methodology employed for most frequently used inventions […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · August 01, 2014 Story Source TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this pilot study, the authors demonstrated that oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids significantly decreased VEGF-A levels in the vitreous of patients with wet AMD who underwent anti-VEGF treatment compared with those who did not have the oral supplement. It remains to be determined […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · July 29, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials evaluated the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). While the data for prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS were too sparse for conclusions, probiotics showed benefit in global IBS, […]