CHRONIC PAIN
Rocker bottom shoes help reduce chronic low back pain: A new study confirms that rocker bottom
shoes helps strengthen back muscles, improving the spine's curvature and thus
reducing low back pain. Clinical Rehabilitation
More than just a cosmetic procedure -- 'tummy tuck' reduces back pain and incontinence In
addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, abdominoplasty
('tummy tuck') surgery with muscle repair can improve back pain and urinary
incontinence after childbearing, reports a new study. Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
A new solution for chronic pain Neuropathic pain is a chronic illness affecting 7-10 percent
of the population in France and for which there is no effective treatment.
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind the appearance and continuation
of pain. Based on their discovery, an innovative treatment was developed which
produces, in animal subjects, an immediate, robust and long-lasting therapeutic
effect on pain symptoms. CNRS
COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Should doctors recommend acupuncture for pain? Some see acupuncture as a safe alternative
to drugs, while others argue there's no convincing evidence of clinical benefit
and potential for harm. So should doctors recommend acupuncture for pain?
Experts debate the issue. BMJ
Cost Savings from Reducing Pain Through the Delivery of Integrative Medicine Program to Hospitalized Patients: For
patients receiving IM therapies, pain was significantly reduced and costs were
lowered by about 4%. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
FDA ACTION
• Approves first
tests to screen for tick borne parasite in whole blood and plasma to protect the
US blood supply
• Approves new HIV
treatment for patient who have limited treatment options
• Warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products
PREVENTION
A life time of regular exercise slows down aging, study finds: A group of older people who have
exercised all of their lives,(cyclists) were compared to a group of similarly
aged adults and younger adults who do not exercise regularly. The results
showed that those who have exercised regularly have defied the aging process,
having the immunity, muscle mass, and cholesterol levels of a young person. Aging
Cell
Smokers at Greater Risk of Hearing Loss: Smoking
is associated with increased risk of hearing loss, according to a study of over
50,000 participants over 8 years in Nicotine & Tobacco Research
Getting flu vaccine cuts risk of early death by half in people with heart failure Analysis of
six studies supports routine influenza vaccination for heart failure patients
For people with heart failure, getting a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine in a
given year was associated with a 50 percent drop in the risk of death during
flu season and a 20 percent drop in the risk of death during the rest of the
year, according to new research. American College of Cardiology
Physically Fit Women Nearly 90% Less Likely to Develop Dementia: Women with high physical
fitness at middle age were nearly 90% less likely to develop dementia decades
later, compared with women who were moderately fit, according to a study
published in Neurology. The study measured the women’s cardiovascular fitness
based on an exercise test. When the highly fit women did develop dementia, they
developed the disease an average of 11 years later than women who were
moderately fit, or at age 90 instead of age 79.
E-cigarettes may be more harmful than beneficial, according to evidence-based research A new
study finds that e-cigarette use could do more harm than good by substantially
increasing the number of adolescents and young adults who eventually become
cigarette smokers and marginally decreasing the number of adult cigarette
smokers who quit. Plos One
NUTRITION/SUPPLEMENTS/VITAMINS
Fiber-fermenting bacteria improve health of type 2 diabetes patients: Dietary fibers promote
gut bacteria that benefit blood glucose control. The fight against type 2
diabetes may soon improve thanks to a pioneering high-fiber diet study. Science
Healthy diet may not offset high salt intake A healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high
salt intake on blood pressure, suggests a new study. The research, from scientists
at a number of institutions, including Imperial College London and Northwestern
University, analysed the diets of over 4,000 people. The results, published in
the journal Hypertension, showed that people eating higher amounts of salt had
higher blood pressure -- no matter how healthy a person's overall diet.
Vitamin D reduces early mortality A normal intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of early
death substantially in people with cardiovascular disease, a new study shows.
The study concludes that people who have suffered from cardiovascular disease,
and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their risk of morality as a
consequence of the disease by 30 per cent. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: A new study
from the Clean Label Project shows that many of the top-selling powders and
drinks may contain concerning levels of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium,
mercury, and lead, and toxins like bisphenol A
(BPA), a chemical found in some plastic containers and food can
liners. These substances have been linked to cancer, brain damage, and
reproductive issues. Virtually all of the 134 products tested contained
detectable levels of at least one heavy metal and 55 percent tested positive
for BPA. Consumer Reports
Is there plastic in your bottled water? Almost definitely yes, says a new study from the State
University of New York at Fredonia and the nonprofit journalism organization
Orb Media. The study tested 259 water bottles from 11 brands sold across
nine countries, including the United States, and found that 93 percent of those
tested contained microplastic contamination. The research found an average of
10.4 plastic particles per liter of water, which is twice the amount of
contamination found in tap water.
Grilled Meat, Chicken Ups Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in U.S. Adults: Open-flame and/or high-temperature cooking methods (such as
grilling/barbecuing, broiling, or roasting) to prepare chicken and red meat are
associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a
study published online March 12 in Diabetes Care.
Calcium ± Vit D Supplements Up Risk of Colon Adenomas, Polyps: Calcium supplements, taken with or without vitamin D, may
increase the risk of sessile serrated adenomas or polyps (SSA/Ps), according to
a study published online March 1 in Gut.
TREATMENT
Gastrointestinal hormone measurably improved symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Through
a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial,
researchers report that small doses of NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of an
endocrine gastrointestinal hormone, can significantly and rapidly decrease
liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The findings represent an important
proof-of-concept for the compound as there are currently no Food and Drug
Administration-approved treatments for NAFLD and NASH. The Lancet
A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in
menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just 3 days, according to a study
published in the journal Menopause.
The treatment also reduces the severity of hot flushes by
over a third within 3 days of taking it. The research is a new in-depth
analysis of data collected from a clinical trial initially published last year.
The new analysis also revealed sleep and concentration significantly improved
in the 3-day window.
Grass Peptide Immunotherapy Cuts Seasonal Allergy Symptoms: Subcutaneous injections administered over three-week
period before grass pollen season reduces seasonal allergy symptoms and is
generally well tolerated, according to a study published online March 7 in Allergy.
Low-Dose Triple Combo Pill Effective for Rapid BP Control: Use of a low-dose triple combination therapy is effective
for rapidly achieving blood pressure control among patients with hypertension.
annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology
OTHER
Is your stress changing my brain? Stress isn't just contagious; it alters the brain on a
cellular level Scientists have discovered that stress transmitted from others
can change the brain in the same way as a real stress does. Nature Neuroscience
Link between heart attacks and inflammatory bowel disease Research indicates strong role in
development of cardiovascular disease Medical researchers recently concluded a
study of more than 22 million patients that suggests a strong connection
between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and the development of heart disease
and heart attacks. American
College of Cardiology meeting
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs: Drug copayments frequently
exceed prescription drug costs, with overpayments affecting 23 percent of all
prescriptions, according to a research letter published in the March 13 issue
of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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