2014-11-07 14:03:33 A new study was published that examined self-monitoring and self-titration of antihypertensives in a high risk group (1). A primary care, unblinded, randomized clinical trial involving 552 patients who were aged at least…
Read More2014-11-07 14:03:10 In this study, the authors investigated whether vitamin D levels predict dementia risk, as high vitamin D status has been hypothesized to protect against it (1). The study was based on the Mini-Finland…
Read More2014-11-07 14:02:37 A recently published randomized controlled trial was completed that utilized an extension trial of qigong (Chaoyi Fanhuan qigong or CFQ in particular), for patients with fibromyalgia (1). Participants received instruction in qigong (level…
Read More2014-10-01 11:04:00 A recent retrospective case-control study was published that examined the use of acupuncture in stroke patients . The baseline treatment was physiotherapy, while the acupuncture group received both physiotherapy and acupuncture. A total…
Read More2014-10-01 11:03:38 A new study was published that examined circadian rhythms and breast cancer therapy . Resistance to endocrine therapy (such as tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug) can be a major obstacle to successful treatment.…
Read More2014-10-01 11:03:20 A recent review study was published that summarized the various roles of vitamin C . One of its functions is mitigating oxidative injury-induced microcirculatory impairment, which is associated with organ failure in ischemia…
Read More2014-10-01 11:02:46 Vitamin D levels (measured as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D) have been found to be inversely associated with cardiovascular disease risk favors, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes. A recent review study identified evidence of…
Read More2014-10-01 11:00:27 Researchers recently published a study on the use of high dose vitamin B12 for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy . No clinically effective treatment for promoting nerve growth or nerve regeneration has been…
Read More2014-09-10 11:25:37 A newly published study examined the efficacy of Korean red ginseng against bisphenol A (BPA), focusing on female quality of life . Korean red ginseng is a processed ginseng that is believed to…
Read More2014-09-10 11:25:18 A recently conducted systematic review and meta-analysis (essentially the highest level of evidence) was conducted to analyze the effect of probiotics on blood pressure . Previous studies have shown that probiotic consumption may…
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