Archive for April 2007
Reduce Pain Asscociated with Computer Use
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 1:15 PM by Editor
Providing forearm support is an effective intervention to prevent musculoskeletal disorders of the upper body and aids in reducing upper body pain associated with computer work, according to a study in The British Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Reported in the April issue, the study shows that use of large arm boards significantly reduces neck and shoulder pain as well as hand, wrist and forearm pain.
Edited on: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:06 AMPosted in News All (RSS), News DC (RSS), News MD (RSS), News Therapy (RSS), Staff Support (RSS)
American Chiropractic Association - Potential Gloom and Doom
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 1:04 PM by Editor
The American Chiropractic Association put out a letter today that states: "the chiropractic profession is going to be seriously out-gunned and out-manuevered by more powerful and influential forces.." After many paragraphs of all the terrible things that may happen, it turns out to be a membership drive.
The Chiropractic profession must continue to fight for its place in healthcare. Unfortunately that is true for mostly EVERY business in a capitalist country. We have heard the power that one brand or industry may have in keeping or eliminating a competitor. Just check the history for new and low calorie sweeteners to name one.
Also we have observed that many chiropractors are not as involved in the direction that their 'representing agencies' are going. For example in NC, we have been deeply concerned about the relationship between a very expensive billing clearinghouse (CNC) and the NCCA (North Carolina Chiropractic Association). Take care of our backyard first, contact and get to know your senators and representatives regularly.
Chiropractic Coming to Veterans
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:39 AM by Editor
The Veterans Association (VA) has began offering chiropractic care at 30 of their facilities. The push to expand Medicare Chiropractic Access is on. Expanding the availabilty to chiropractic Access should be demonstrated as a lower cost therapeutic plan to many ailments facing our Veterans.
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Exercise Linked To Less Depression And Anxiety
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 6:17 PM by Editor
A UK study suggests that regular intense physical exercise is linked
with lower rates of depression and anxiety in men up to five years
later.The findings are published in the American Journal of
Epidemiology. [click link for full article]
Exercise
Linked To Less Depression And Anxiety
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Herb Assists in Reducing Recurring UTI
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:34 PM by Editor
Forskolin, an extract from the Indian coleus plant, a common herbal extract available in health food stores, can greatly reduce urinary tract infections (UTI) and could potentially enhance the ability of antibiotics to kill the E. Coli bacteria that cause 90 percent of infections in the bladder states the researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The researchers used a series of mice studies and discovered that the bacteria that leads to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) may hide in the cells where antibiotics cannot get to them. This would explain why there is temporary relief, and recurrences. The herb Forskolin, flushes out hiding colonies of bacteria, making them susceptible to antibiotic treatment. Research Explores Herbal Treatment For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections.
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Hot Flashes In Women Linked To High Blood Pressure
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 at 12:49 AM by Editor
Women who get hot flashes have higher blood pressure than those who don't, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease -- the latter being responsible for half of all deaths among American women 50 and older."One-third of the women we studied reported having had hot flashes within the past two weeks. [click link for full article]
Hot Flashes In Women Linked To High Blood Pressure
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Discovery In Plants Suggests Entirely New Approach To Treating Human Cancers
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 at 12:48 AM by Editor
For the first time, scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Cambridge have determined how a plant hormone -- auxin -- interacts with its hormone receptor, called TIR1. Their report, on the cover of this week's issue of Nature, also may have important implications for the treatment of human disease, because TIR1 is similar to human enzymes that are known to be involved in cancer. [click link for full article]Discovery In Plants Suggests Entirely New Approach To Treating Human Cancers
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Ibuprofen May Boost Chance Of Heart Problems In High Risk Patients With Osteoarthritis
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 9:55 AM by Editor
The common painkiller, ibuprofen, may boost the likelihood of heart problems in high risk patients who have osteoarthritis, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Previous studies have suggested that ibuprofen interferes with the effects of aspirin. The research team compared the cardiovascular health over one year of more than 18,000 patients aged over 50 with osteoarthritis. [click link for full article]Ibuprofen May Boost Chance Of Heart Problems In High Risk Patients With Osteoarthritis<
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Tai Chi May Protect From Shingles
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 9:42 AM by Editor
Shingles, a painful skin condition, may be prevented if you perform Tai-Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, say researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles. Tai Chi is commonly used in many parts of the world as a low-impact exercise for older people. You can read about this new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, April issue. Edited on: Monday, April 07, 2008 6:30 AMPosted in News All (RSS), News DC (RSS), News MD (RSS)
Clinton Privacy Rules May Reach Into Corporate Pockets
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 9:19 AM by Editor
The punishment for simply giving out data such as employees' medical
data without a worker's permission may be as severe as paying out
$50,000 and spending a year in prison. That's one of the penalties
mandated under the new medical privacy rules that are one of President
Clinton's last hurrahs. If, however, an employer obtains or discloses
protected health information under "False pretenses," the maximum
penalties rise to $100,000 and up to five years in prison. And if the
company obtains such data "With the intent to sell, transfer or use it
for commercial advantage, personal gain or malicious harm," the top
penalties rise to $250,000 and up to 10 years in prison.
Clinton
Privacy Rules May Reach Into Corporate Pockets