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Patients with chronic noncancer pain are willing to receive chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal medicines, and acupuncture for relief

Recent issue of Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development (Volume 48 Number 9, 2011 Pages 1119 — 1128) published that veterans suffering from chronic noncancer pain are willing to accept complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) such as chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal medicines, and acupuncture for pain relieft.

An estimated 25 to [...]

Eat healthy with 10 fiber-rich foods

A deficiency of fiber can lead to constipation, hemorrhoids, and elevated levels of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. According to a 2007 International Food Information Council survey, 86% of consumers linked fiber with a healthy digestive system and 73% associated whole grains with heart disease prevention.

However, excessive fiber [...]

Antioxidant gene therapy improves retina functinality and vision

Effects of antioxidant gene therapy on retinal neurons and oxidative stress in a model of retinal ischemia/reperfusion. Free Radic Biol Med. 2011 Dec 24; Authors: Liu Y, Tang L, Chen B Abstract Retinal ischem… [...]

Latino Poultry Workers Are Predisposed to Lung Diseases

Poultry Processing Work and Respiratory Health of Latino Men and Women in North Carolina. J Occup Environ Med. 2012 Jan 10; Authors: Mirabelli MC, Chatterjee AB, Arcury TA, Mora DC, Blocker JN, Grzywacz JG, Chen H, Marín AJ… [...]

gene replacement therapy for hemophilia A: study in mice

AAV-based neonatal gene therapy for hemophilia A: long-term correction and avoidance of immune responses in mice. Gene Ther. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Hu C, Lipshutz GS Abstract Hemophilia A gene therapy has been… [...]

Gene therapy for limb girdle muscular dystrophy

A phase I trial of adeno-associated virus serotype 1-γ-sarcoglycan gene therapy for limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C. Brain. 2012 Jan 11; Authors: Herson S, Hentati F, Rigolet A, Behin A, Romero NB, Leturcq F, Laforê… [...]

Herbal medicine and osteoarthritis

A comprehensive review of herbal medicine products in the latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) shows that there is little conclusive evidence to justify the widespread use of herbal medicines to relieve the symptoms of the painful j… [...]

New surgical technique for perforations of the eardrum

Scientists announce a revolutionary surgical technique for perforations of the eardrum. The 20-minute procedure in outpatient clinic without general anesthetic may replace long and costly day surgery. [...]

Mesenchymal cell populations: development of the induction systems for Schwann cells and neuronal cells and finding the unique stem cell population.

Mesenchymal cell populations: development of the induction systems for Schwann cells and neuronal cells and finding the unique stem cell population. Anat Sci Int. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Kitada M Abstract Mesen… [...]

Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for children with high-risk leukemia.

Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for children with high-risk leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2012 Jan 11; Authors: Palma J, Salas L, Carrión F, Sotomayor C, Catalán P, Paris C, Turner V, Jorquera H, Handgretinger R… [...]