A recent special U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled that there was no link between autism and vaccines. Since the Supreme Court has just announced today that it will decide if vaccine manufactures can be …
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I was surprised and excited to hear about the ability to control a wheelchair using thoughts only. Developed by Michael Callahan, the Audeo is a wireless device that is able to capture the brain’s neurological …
In 2003, scientific advisors recommended to the FDA that Plan B, the emergency oral contraceptive (”morning-after”) pill approved for use in the U.S. since 1999, be made available to women over 17 without a prescription …
Custom knee joint replacement, although not commonly performed, offers a better fit based on the individuals unique body structure and often is able to return the arthritic joint to its pre-arthritic state. A MRI taken …
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a big fan of New Scientist magazine (April 1, 2009) – their articles are top notch. So it was with much amusement that I read that an Iranian …
I debated whether I would put this link up because I didn’t want to be seen as promoting a particular product for the treatment of fibromyalgia. The reason I decided to go ahead w/this is …
Fibromyalgia Trigger Points of Pain
Medical researchers studied the results of 18 randomized controlled studies and discovered that the pain, fatigue and depression experienced by fibromyalgia sufferers was reduced depending on the class of anti-depressants prescribed.
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The American Dietetic Association released evidence-based dietary guidelines for people who suffer from congestive heart failure, or CHF. Why is this important? Evidence-based guidelines are based on the systematic review and analysis of clinical research …
Demonstration of nasal irrigation using neti pot
This is a straight-forward demonstration of a nasal and sinus irrigation for those who are not sure how to irrigate sinuses. In place of special packets of saline solution, …
Gout is a painful arthritis caused when uric acid crystalizes and lodges in joints and tissues causing an exquisitely painful inflammation. Treatment is aimed at reducing the inflammation and when resolved, preventing further attacks. This …
A large prospective study has found that higher Vitamin C intake is associated with a decreased risk for gout. The study found that for every 500 mg of Vitamin C, the risk of gout was reduced by …
My father has lost his balance and fallen serveral times and when I watch him get up and try to navigate a narrow space his balance seems worse. So I asked him the other day, …
Yesterday, I had surgery to remove a neuroma in my foot. It was my second operation because, well, my first surgeon mistakenly believed it to be between my 2nd and 3rd toes and so removed …
This is the latest information (week ending 6/20/09) on the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Pandemic in the U.S. For further information go to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published by the U.S. government.
