Chiropractic Research, Wellness and Alternative Medicine Overview
Authors: Torun F
Vaginismus is a type of sexual dysfunction in which spasm of the vaginal musculature prevents penetrative intercourse. The main diagnostic criterion is the presence of recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. In many cases associated pain or the fear of pain may contribute to its persistence. Herein we report 2 patients that presented with vaginismus that developed secondary to childhood sexual trauma, which was treated with the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) technique. EMDR is a non-pharmacologic treatment for psychological trauma. Randomized controlled trials with posttraumatic stress disorder patients and with victims of sexual abuse have shown that EM...
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: Although professional containment methods are an effective management strategy, they may cause physical and psychological damage to both patient and staff. So the use of these methods in psychiatric care settings remains controversial and an ongoing source of legal and ethical dilemmas. Despite discussions, the containment methods used in the past remain present as a part of psychiatric treatment and care. There is a need for standard practice guidelines to ensure the security of patients and staff and to use those methods effectively and correctly. In conclusion, it is necessary that health care professionals be informed about preparing the new guidelines and using professional containment methods effectively.
PMID: 20818511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Tur...
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: The most important finding of this study was the lack of a standardized curriculum for psychiatrictraining in Turkey. Standardization of psychiatric training in Turkish medical schools must be developed.
PMID: 20818507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
Authors: Skroblin P, Grossmann S, Schäfer G, Rosenthal W, Klussmann E
The second messenger cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which is produced by adenylyl cyclases following stimulation of G-protein-coupled receptors, exerts its effect mainly through the cAMP-dependent serine/threonine protein kinase A (PKA). Due to the ubiquitous nature of the cAMP/PKA system, PKA signaling pathways underlie strict spatial and temporal control to achieve specificity. A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs) bind to the regulatory subunit dimer of the tetrameric PKA holoenzyme and thereby target PKA to defined cellular compartments in the vicinity of its substrates. AKAPs promote the termination of cAMP signals by recruiting phosphodiesterases and protein phosphatases, and the integration of signali...
International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
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September 8, 2010
The most reliable determination of severity and prognosis in chronic viral hepatitis is the histological staging of the disease, which comprises an invasive procedure and is often not well accepted by patients. The search for alternative non-invasive methods is mandatory especially in follow-ups after initial assessment by biopsy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in patients under interferon alpha therapy whether responsive or non-responsive to therapy. Thirty chronic hepatitis C patients (CHC) under combined therapy of interferon-α with ribavirin, whether responsive or non-responsive, were included in the study as well as ten healthy controls. Serum VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 levels were cal...
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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September 8, 2010
The objective of this work was to identify and characterize the antitumoral effect of Crotalus durissus terrificus venom (CV) and its polypeptide, crotoxin, on benign and malignant tumors, respectively, pituitary adenoma and glioblastoma. The results demonstrated that CV possess a powerful antitumoral effect on benign (pituitary adenoma) and malignant (glioblastoma multiforme) tumors with IC50 values of 0.96 ± 0.11 µg/mL and 2.15 ± 0.2 µg/mL, respectively. This antitumoral effect is cell-cycle-specific and dependent on extracellular calcium, an important factor for crotoxin phospholipase A2 activity. The CV antitumoral effect can be ascribed, at least partially, to the polypeptide crotoxin that also induced brain tumor cell death. In spite of the known CV nephrotoxicity and neurotoxici...
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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September 8, 2010
Abstract (Source: Statistics in Medicine)
Statistics in Medicine
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September 8, 2010
This study investigated the effect of caffeine ingestion on antigenâstimulated Tâ (CD4+ (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports)
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports
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September 8, 2010
Mohamed S Al MoamaryAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):193-194 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Hikmat Abdel-RazeqAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):195-200Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) and its precursor deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), is commonly encountered problem. Although most patients survive DVT, they often develop serious and costly long-term complications. Both unfractionated heparin and low molecular weight heparins significantly reduce the incidence of VTE and its associated complications. Despite the evidence demonstrating significant benefit of VTE prophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients, several registries have shown significant underutilization. This underutilization indicates the need for educational and audit programs in order to increase the number of medical patients receiving appropriate prophylaxis. Many heal...
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
We present images of lung manifestations of HIV/AIDS, describing the salient features and the differential diagnosis. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusion : This survey shows that the current level of asthma control in the UAE is far from optimal. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the awareness among patients and update doctors about asthma control guidelines for attaining optimal asthma control, and thus reducing the burden of the disease. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusions : Twenty-three of the 40 stable COPD patients (compared with healthy volunteers) were observed to have significant VEP abnormality detected on electrophysiologic evaluation: 21/40 having prolonged P100 latency and only 2/40 with decreased P100 amplitude. The statistically significant correlations were observed only between P100 latency (right eye) and FEV1/FVC as well as MMSE scores. The rest of the correlations were not statistically significant. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusions : Laxative prophylaxis can be used successfully to prevent constipation in ICU patients. Late bowel movement >5 days is associated with less ventilator days, compared to early <5 days bowel movement. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusion : Twice-daily home measurements of FEV 1 might be better than the conventional approach to identify steroid responsive COPD patients. However, this finding was only statistically but not clinically significant. Therefore, we would not recommend this approach to identify COPD patients with steroid responsiveness. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusion : Bidi smoking poses a very high risk for lung cancer even more than that of cigarette smoking. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusions : We concluded that cryoprobe biopsies were more successful than forceps biopsies in diagnosis. Nevertheless, further investigations are warranted to determine an efficacy of cryoprobe biopsy procedures and a rationale to use as a part of routine flexible bronchoscopy. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
R Garg, R Sodhi, P Jabeed, A RastogiAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):247-248 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Viroj WiwanitkitAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):249-249 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Salim BaharoonAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):249-249 (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
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September 1, 2010
Conclusions:
There is relatively high consensus on when MC should and should not be used. A history of prior low back pain combined with a positive response to treatment encourages the use of MC, whereas no previous history of back pain or a worsening of symptoms discourages the use of MC. There seems to be a difference in the proportional use of MC between chiropractors with more experience educated in North America and those with less experience educated in Denmark. (Source: Chiropractic and Osteopathy)
Chiropractic and Osteopathy
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August 31, 2010
Conclusions: Neck manipulation is not appreciably more effective than mobilization. The use of neck manipulation therefore cannot be justified on the basis of superior effectiveness. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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August 31, 2010
Abstract Over the past 20 years, the center of pressure (COP) has been commonly used as an index of postural stability in standing.
While many studies investigated COP excursions in low back pain patients and healthy individuals, no comprehensive analysis
of the reported differences in postural sway pattern exists. Six online databases were systematically searched followed by
a manual search of the retrieved papers. The selection criteria comprised papers comparing COP measures derived from bipedal
static task conditions on a force-plate of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) sufferers to those of healthy controls. Sixteen
papers met the inclusion criteria. Heterogeneity in study designs prevented pooling of the data so only a qualitative data
analysis was conducted. T...
European Spine Journal
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August 18, 2010
An Austin investor-backed chiropractic franchise will expand to 1,500 locations within the next 10 years, officials said in a press release Tuesday. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines
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August 17, 2010
An Austin investor-backed chiropractic franchise will expand to 1,500 locations within the next 10 years, officials said in a press release Tuesday. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines
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August 17, 2010
Conclusion: The care provided to this patient seemed to help resolve his chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain and improve his academic performance. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Abstract: Several primary studies have shown that an anatomical short leg predicts anterior rotation of the ipsilateral ilium, whereas anatomical long leg predicts posterior rotation of the ilium on the long leg side. At the same time, in chiropractic and other manual therapy professions, it is widely believed that the leg check finding of a short leg is associated with posterior ilium rotation, and a long leg with anterior ilium rotation. The purpose of this commentary is to explore the consequences of this paradox for the manual therapy professions, insofar as leg checking procedures are commonly used to derive appropriate vectors for chiropractic manipulation/adjustive procedures. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
(Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: Some studies have noted improvement in insomnia following manual therapy; however, based on clinical trials, there is minimal evidence of support for chiropractic in insomnia. Further studies with high methodological scores need to be conducted. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: Lipomas are common benign soft tissue masses and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a thigh mass. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast depicts the lipomatous mass as having a characteristic high-intensity fat signal without enhancement. It is important for clinicians to have an increased awareness in recognizing the clinical and imaging manifestations of a soft tissue lipoma to optimize an initial diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: These findings suggest that BTX-A may be a therapeutic option for the treatment of bruxism and related disorders. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: When each examiner was âvery confidentâ as to the most fixated thoracic segment, the levels they identified were very close. This corresponds to âgoodâ agreement, an uncommon result in most interexaminer motion palpation studies. Thus, the confidence level of examiners had an effect on the interexaminer reliability of thoracic spine. Our novel continuous measures, statistical methodology, and subtyping the subjects according to the confidence of the palpators seem more capable than level-by-level discrete analysis of detecting interexaminer agreement. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: A total of 9 chiropractic lower back manipulations caused the mediators of inflammation to present a normalization response in individuals suffering from chronic low back pain. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Conclusion: It is considered that knowledge of these little-known pyramidal fields of the medial wall of the human brain is essential to the understanding of how the brain functions both in sickness and in health. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
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August 16, 2010
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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September 8, 2010
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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September 8, 2010
At WMS2009, we reported that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) given to young mdx mice in their diet or by subcutaneous (s.c.) injection reduces their serum CK activities and the numbers of lipofuscin (LF) granules, a marker of oxidative stress, per unit volume of diaphragm muscle. Concomitantly, the specific phasic twitch and tetanic tensions of triceps surae muscles are increased. These results suggest that EGCG limits the degeneration of mdx muscles. To extend our previous findings, we have investigated the effects of EGCG on mdx mice using additional assessment criteria. The EGCG doses used were 180mg/kg/day in the diet and 2.9 or 5.7mg/kg/day for s.c. injection. The mice were treated for 5 weeks beginning when they were 3-weeks-old. The integrated locomotor activities of the mice were...
Neuromuscular Disorders
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September 8, 2010
(Source: Reactions)
Reactions
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September 7, 2010
Authors: Brothers KJ, Wu S, Divall SA, Messmer MR, Kahn CR, Miller RS, Radovick S, Wondisford FE, Wolfe A
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance in metabolic tissues such as adipose, liver, and muscle, but it is unclear whether nonclassical target tissues, such as those of the reproductive axis, are also insulin resistant. To determine if the reproductive axis maintains insulin sensitivity in obesity in vivo, murine models of diet-induced obesity (DIO) with and without intact insulin signaling in pituitary gonadotrophs were created. Diet-induced obese wild-type female mice (WT DIO) were infertile and experienced a robust increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) after gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or insulin stimulation. By contrast, both lean and obese mice with a pituitary-...
Cell Metabolism
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September 7, 2010
Conclusion
Our results suggest that red meat and saturated fat may be associated with increased CLD and HCC risk, whereas white meat may be associated with reduced risk. (Source: JNCI)
JNCI
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September 7, 2010
Abstract: Objective: To elucidate the influences of obesity on the properties and volume of lingual (genioglossus and geniohyoid) muscles in obese rats.Methods: We analysed the accumulation of triacylglycerol and the diameter of myofibres in the lingual muscles using histochemistry, and the MyHC composition using real-time PCR in rats fed a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. In the genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles, the percentage of oil droplet areas in the obesity group were 3.6 and 2.5 times greater than those in the control group, respectively (p (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)
Archives of Oral Biology
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September 6, 2010
Antioxidants & Redox Signaling , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Antioxidants and Redox Signaling)
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
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September 6, 2010
Authors: F Idoate, J Ibañez, E M Gorostiaga, M García-Unciti, C Martínez-Labari
& M Izquierdo (Source: International Journal of Obesity)
International Journal of Obesity
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September 6, 2010
Conclusions A number of positive changes have occurred in children's exposure to food advertising. Continued monitoring of food advertising exposure along with nutritional analyses is needed to further assess self-regulatory pledges. (Source: Archives of Pediatrics)
Archives of Pediatrics
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September 6, 2010
(Source: Archives of Pediatrics)
Archives of Pediatrics
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September 6, 2010
Authors:
PMID: 20806467 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics)
World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics
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September 6, 2010
This study shows that Vietnam is entering the nutrition transition period.
PMID: 20805086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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September 6, 2010
In conclusion, COPD patients in Taiwan have lower levels of antioxidative nutrients in their plasma and diet than do healthy people. Intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids are correlated with dietary habits.
PMID: 20805084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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September 6, 2010
This study was designed to investigate the amino acids composition of lactating mothers' milk and their confinement diet in a town in Northern China, as well as to assess the relation of amino acids content in human milk and diet. Forty lactating mothers age 19 to 35 years participated in the study. They were 4 to 180 days postpartum. A 24-hour dietary recall was done and amino acids content of maternal milk was analyzed. The main findings are as follows: (1) The protein content of human milk is 1.58 g/dL and the ratio of EAA to NEAA is about 1:2. The most abundant amino acids in human milk are GLU (16.0%), PRO (10.2%), LEU (8.67%) and the lowest two are MET (1.76%) and TRP (0.91%). (2)The diet contains enough energy and protein, but lacks vitamins A, B and C, indicating that it is a chara...
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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September 6, 2010
Conclusion
Specific IgE to r-5-gliadin can provide supportive evidence for WDEIA without the need of a food-exercise challenge. The wheat-exercise association is not obvious in many patients, highlighting the need to consider WDEIA in the differential diagnosis of all patients presenting with idiopathic systemic reactions. The term anaphylaxis may be inappropriate and it is therefore worth considering an alternative terminology such as ‘activity dependent wheat allergy’ to describe this condition. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Journal of Clinical Pathology
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September 6, 2010
Coppola G, Verrotti A, DâAniello A, Arcieri S, Operto FF, Della Corte R, Ammendola E, Pascotto A. Valproic acid and phenobarbital blood levels during the first month of treatment with the ketogenic diet.â¨Acta Neurol Scand: 2010: 122: 303â307.â¨Â© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. (Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica)
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
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September 4, 2010
Background:
Dietary modification via caloric restriction is associated with multiple effects related to improved metabolic and cardiovascular health. However, a mandated reduction in kilocalories is not well-tolerated by many individuals, limiting the long-term application of such a plan. The Daniel Fast is a widely utilized fast based on the Biblical book of Daniel. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products and preservatives, and inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. The purpose of the present study was to determine the efficacy of the Daniel Fast to improve markers of metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk. Methods: 43 subjects (13 men; 30 women; 35+/-1 yrs; range: 20-62 yrs) completed a 21 day period of modified f...
BioMed Central
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September 2, 2010
Large-conductance, calcium-activated potassium channels (BK) are expressed in principal cells (PC) and intercalated cells (IC) in mammalian nephrons as BK-/β1 and BK-/β4, respectively. IC, which protrude into the lumens of tubules, express substantially more BK than PC despite lacking sufficient Na-K-ATPase to support K secretion. We previously showed in mice that IC exhibit size reduction when experiencing high distal flows induced by a high-K diet. We therefore tested the hypothesis that BK-/β4 are regulators of IC volume via a shear stress ()-induced, calcium-dependent mechanism, resulting in a reduction in intracellular K content. We determined by Western blot and immunocytochemical analysis that C11-Madin-Darby canine kidney cells contained a predominance of BK-/β4...
AJP: Renal Physiology
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September 2, 2010
In conclusion, ANG II AT1 receptor blockade in dDAVP-treated rats on a low-salt diet was associated with decreased urine concentration and decreased inner medullary AQP2, p-AQP2, and AQP3 expression, suggesting that AT1 receptor activation plays a significant role in regulating aquaporin expression and modulating urine concentration in vivo. Studies in collecting duct cells were confirmatory. (Source: AJP: Renal Physiology)
AJP: Renal Physiology
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September 2, 2010
Crime scene investigators should take a closer look at the soil around a buried corpse to more accurately estimate when the person died (Source: New Scientist - Health)
New Scientist - Health
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: Although professional containment methods are an effective management strategy, they may cause physical and psychological damage to both patient and staff. So the use of these methods in psychiatric care settings remains controversial and an ongoing source of legal and ethical dilemmas. Despite discussions, the containment methods used in the past remain present as a part of psychiatric treatment and care. There is a need for standard practice guidelines to ensure the security of patients and staff and to use those methods effectively and correctly. In conclusion, it is necessary that health care professionals be informed about preparing the new guidelines and using professional containment methods effectively.
PMID: 20818511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Tur...
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: In order to decrease the burden of care in schizophrenia we recommend effective management of patient symptoms, enhancement of patient social functioning, interventions that target caregivers with highlevels anxiety and depression, and social support provided by healthcare professionals.
PMID: 20818508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: The most important finding of this study was the lack of a standardized curriculum for psychiatrictraining in Turkey. Standardization of psychiatric training in Turkish medical schools must be developed.
PMID: 20818507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry)
Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
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September 8, 2010
Is that cupcake an innocent indulgence? Or your next hit? We're finding that a sweet tooth makes you just as much an addict as snorting cocaine (Source: New Scientist - Health)
New Scientist - Health
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September 8, 2010
Plants have been used for thousands of years to flavor and conserve food, to treat health disorders and to prevent diseases including epidemics. The knowledge of their healing properties has been transmitted over the centuries within and among human communities. Active compounds produced during secondary vegetal metabolism are usually responsible for the biological properties of some plant species used throughout the globe for various purposes, including treatment of infectious diseases. Currently, data on the antimicrobial activity of numerous plants, so far considered empirical, have been scientifically confirmed, concomitantly with the increasing number of reports on pathogenic microorganisms resistant to antimicrobials. Products derived from plants may potentially control microbial gro...
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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September 8, 2010
The adipocyte-derived cytokine leptin was implicated to link inflammation and metabolic alterations. We investigated the potential role of leptin components in critically ill patients, because systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia are common features of critical illness. Upon admission to Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), free leptin and soluble leptin-receptor serum concentrations were determined in 137 critically ill patients (95 with sepsis, 42 without sepsis) and 26 healthy controls. Serum leptin or leptin-receptor did not differ between patients or controls and were independent of sepsis. However, serum leptin was closely associated with obesity and diabetes and clearly correlated with markers of metabolism and liver function. Leptin-receptor was an unfavourabl...
Mediators of Inflammation
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September 8, 2010
ItÂs not all about take-off and landing emissions when it comes to health impacts, according to new research (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Chemistry World | Latest News
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: the earache was the main identified symptom and the difficulty for understanding was the most frequent complaint. The most important risk factors were the use of alcohol and illicit drugs, such as marijuana and crack, during pregnancy. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
Revista CEFAC
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: many acute and chronic sequelae, such as hoarseness, odinophagy and aphony, involving difficulties in oral communication and/or swallowing in patients after neck and head radiotherapy treatment, interfering with communication, swallowing, and life quality of patients in a direct manner. The professionals involved with the treatment of this cancer, with the speech-language pathologist among them, through the knowledge on the treatment and its therapeutic weaknesses that jeopardize the vocal quality and life quality of those patients, seek to contribute in the recovery process in order to minimize damages caused by the disease and improving the individual's health condition. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
Revista CEFAC
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September 8, 2010
CONCLUSION: literature suggests several possible types of association between auditory disorders and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and that people with HIV/AIDS may require hearing care interventions. Health professionals, including those from the Brazilian public health system, should examine the need for hearing-related services among HIV/AIDS patients in order to reduce the impact of the disease on daily life activities and prevent insofar, further auditory deterioration. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
Revista CEFAC
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September 8, 2010
Hikmat Abdel-RazeqAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2010 5(4):195-200Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) and its precursor deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), is commonly encountered problem. Although most patients survive DVT, they often develop serious and costly long-term complications. Both unfractionated heparin and low molecular weight heparins significantly reduce the incidence of VTE and its associated complications. Despite the evidence demonstrating significant benefit of VTE prophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients, several registries have shown significant underutilization. This underutilization indicates the need for educational and audit programs in order to increase the number of medical patients receiving appropriate prophylaxis. Many heal...
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
We present images of lung manifestations of HIV/AIDS, describing the salient features and the differential diagnosis. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Conclusions : Laxative prophylaxis can be used successfully to prevent constipation in ICU patients. Late bowel movement >5 days is associated with less ventilator days, compared to early <5 days bowel movement. (Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine)
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
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September 8, 2010
Studies of rare diseases, such as papillary thyroid cancer in the pediatric age group, have limitations. Machens et al, however, report a relatively large series of cases and surgical management for 83 consecutive patients with papillary thyroid cancer from a tertiary care surgical referral center in Germany from 1994 through 2009. Findings indicate that children under 12 years of age have similar rates of intra- and extra-thyroid involvement, including high rates of extra-thyroid tumor growth and lymph node metastasis. The authors conclude that surgical management should be as aggressive in younger children as is typical in adolescents, and that expert surgical skills and experience are required to minimize the excessive morbidity attendant to such procedures in small children. (Source: T...
The Journal of Pediatrics
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September 8, 2010
Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses are living longer, and the transition of adolescents to adult care has become an important issue for many subspecialties. Adolescents with congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis, congenital renal diseases, and spina bifida are just a few examples of such diseases in which many internal medicine physicians have limited experience in providing the complex care required. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
The Journal of Pediatrics
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September 8, 2010
Qualitative research performed within a low-income minority community in Boston showed that almost all mothers valued the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and intended to have their daughters vaccinated. Vaccination rate one year later showed that 89% of daughters had received at least one dose of HPV vaccine, which far exceeds the national estimate of 37% coverage in 2008. These parents, one-half of whom were immigrants, frequently had had an abnormal Papanicolaou smear themselves or knew someone with cervical cancer. They also expressed very positive attitudes about the benefit of vaccines to prevent infections, and desire to avoid stigma of sexually transmitted infections. This remarkable experience â although small and in a setting where barriers to access, care, and vaccine availa...
The Journal of Pediatrics
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September 8, 2010
Please cite this paper as: (Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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September 8, 2010
Abstract (Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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September 8, 2010
(Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing)
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
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September 8, 2010
The University of Colorado held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for its planned 94,000-square-foot Health and Wellness Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines
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September 7, 2010
The University of Colorado held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for its planned 94,000-square-foot Health and Wellness Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines
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September 7, 2010
Abstract Cardiorespiratory fitness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in women; however, maximal oxygen consumption
(VO2max) protocols are not always feasible. The Evaluation of Physical Activity Measures in Middle-Aged Women Study was a 6-week
study designed to evaluate six physical activity (PA) measures in women, aged 45â65 years. We investigated the Ebbeling submaximal
treadmill (EbbTM) protocolâs ability to reflect an active lifestyle in 66 women [median (IQR) age, 51.0 (48.0, 56.5) years].
Participants were screened using ACSM and AHA guidelines and classified as moderate or low cardiovascular risk. VO2max was estimated using the EbbTM in all participants (TEST1). Moderate risk women repeated the EbbTM (TEST2) while low risk
completed a maxi...
European Journal of Applied Physiology
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September 2, 2010
Authors: O'Donnell MP
PMID: 20809823 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
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August 31, 2010
A Westmoreland County senior living outfit is finding success curbing health care costs for employees through an intensive wellness program. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines
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August 22, 2010
Wellness programs donât have to be complicated to be successful. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines
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August 22, 2010
A Nashville company that designs and installs turnkey hospital rooms plans to use a new manufacturing facility under construction in Robertson County as a launch pad for international growth. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines
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August 22, 2010
A Westmoreland County senior living outfit is finding success curbing health care costs for employees through an intensive wellness program. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines
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August 22, 2010
Wellness programs donât have to be complicated to be successful. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines
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August 22, 2010
A Nashville company that designs and installs turnkey hospital rooms plans to use a new manufacturing facility under construction in Robertson County as a launch pad for international growth. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines
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August 22, 2010
Conclusions. A community-based aquatic exercise programme is feasible and resulted in improvement in motor functions of individuals with multiple sclerosis. These findings indicate that an aquatic training programme is appropriate and beneficial for individuals with multiple sclerosis and should be considered to augment the rehabilitation of those individuals. This programme may provide a viable model for a community-based wellness programme for people with disability including individuals with multiple sclerosis.
PMID: 20726740 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Disability and Rehabilitation
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August 19, 2010
The objective of this study was to determine if prolonged exercise resulted in the appearance of cardiac troponin T (cTnT)
in serum and whether this was associated with elevated levels of myocardial oxidative stress. Forty-five male SpragueâDawley
rats were randomized into four groups and killed before (PRE-EX), immediately (0HR), 2 (2HR) and 24 h (24HR) after a 3-h bout
of swimming with 5% body weight attached to their tail. In all animals serum cTnT was assayed using 3rd generation electrochemiluminescence.
In homogenized heart tissue myocardial malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of lipid peroxidation, glutathione (GSH), and a non-enzymatic
estimate of total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were assessed spectrophotometrically. At PRE-EX cTnT was undetectable in all
animals. At 0HR...
European Journal of Applied Physiology
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August 13, 2010
CONCLUSIONS: Among depression and anxiety sufferers, CINA in relative isolation was associated with a significant negative impact on health care utilization and its associated costs, health-related quality of life, and work productivity.
PMID: 20694118 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)
Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
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August 12, 2010
Authors: Plant JD, Lund EM, Yang M
Abstract Canine juvenile-onset generalized demodicosis (JOGD) is a common skin disorder suspected to be associated with multiple risk factors, including breed predispositions. These risk factors have not been well documented in a large population. A retrospective case-control study was conducted by searching the electronic medical records of 1 189 906 dogs examined at 600 hospitals during 2006 in order to assess the risk factors associated with JOGD in the USA. Multivariate analyses were conducted using logistic regression to estimate the relative risk with the odds ratio for variables hypothesized to influence the risk for canine demodicosis. Breeds (odds ratio) found to have the greatest association with a diagnosis of JOGD were American Staffordshi...
Veterinary Dermatology
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August 11, 2010
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