Month: August 2019
Is Prolotherapy Effective in the Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head?
Glenn Sabin: Joe Biden’s So-Far Missed Opportunity to Impact Cancer
[Disclosure: My explorations of politics on this blog are limited to how political courage and well-expended political capital can have a sustainable impact on reducing our current cancer burden. ~ Glenn Sabin] Given former vice president Joe Biden is currently atop the polls of democratic hopefuls in the hunt forRead
Two Montmorency Tart Cherry Studies Show Promise for Memory and Serum Insulin Reduction
Montmorency tart cherry juice, made from the most abundant cherries in the United States, has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night’s sleep. Now there’s evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults and reduce insulinRead
Matcha Tea Decreases Anxiety by Activating Dopamine and Seratonin Receptors
Many different countries have a tea culture, and Japanese Matcha tea is growing in popularity around the world. In Japan, Matcha has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes. It has been suspected to have various beneficial effects to health, but relatively little scientific evidence supported thatRead
The Lancet Journals Announce Diversity Pledge and No “Manel” Policy
As part of the Lancet Group’s commitment to increasing gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and publishing, all of the publishing group’s 18 medical journals have adopted a new Diversity Pledge and No All-Male Panel Policy. At the same time, the Group reports progress on improving the representation ofRead
Case Study, Lit. Review: Antiparasitic and Antifungal Medications for Targeting Cancer Cells
JAMA Study Finds Fault with using BMI as Measure of Health Risk
A new study from the University of Iowa finds that some women considered to be a normal weight could unknowingly be at high risk for obesity-related health issues. It comes down to body shape – apple or pear – and suggests that physicians should measure risk of heart disease, cancerRead
How Does Eating Organically Grown Food Affect The Gut-Microbiome?
An apple a day … yes, we all know, keeps the doc away. But how does eating an organically grown apple versus a conventionally grown apple affect the body’s microbiome? A new study, published in Frontiers of Microbiology, aimed to find out. The results showed the bacterial composition and microbialRead
Breaking the Class Barrier for Integrative Medicine: Innovative Roles for Group-Delivered Services, JACM Special Issue
Cast a net for papers on “innovations in group-delivered services” and what do you get? Guest editor Maria Chao, DrPh, MPA summed up the nearly 40 submissions this way: “Our editorial team was struck by the heterogeneity of integrative group visits for a range of health conditions, serving diverse patientsRead