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1 Effect of omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of young patients at risk for psychosis: When do they begin to be effective? Schizophrenia Research, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

2 Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies , June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

3 Hatha yoga and vascular function: Results from cross-sectional and interventional studies Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies , June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

4 Peculiar phenomena during resistance detection of acupoints Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

5 Research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion for insomnia: An analysis of literature in recent 5 years Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Review Article

6 Effect of combining tuina with balance training on balance functions of stroke patients Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

7 Treatment frequency and long-term efficacy observation on electric pudendal nerve stimulation for stress urinary incontinence Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

8 Clinical observation on treatment of insomnia with puncturing Back-Shu acupoints Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

9 Clinical observation on acupuncture for perimenopausal syndrome Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

10 How do chiropractors manage clinical risk? A questionnaire study Full Text Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 18, 2013

11 Intra-oral myofascial therapy versus education and self-care in the treatment of chronic, myogenous temporomandibular disorder: a randomised, clinical trial Full Text Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

12 Survey based investigation into general practitioner referral patterns for spinal manipulative therapy Full Text Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article

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13 The efficacy and safety study of electro-acupuncture for severe chronic functional constipation: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

14 Acupuncture in subacute stroke Physical Therapy, June 17, 2013 Review Article

15 Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): study protocol for a randomized, practitioner-assessor blinded, controlled pilot clinical trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

16 The effects of banha-sasim-tang on dyspeptic symptoms and gastric motility in cases of functional dyspepsia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and two-center trial Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 17, 2013 Clinical Article

17 Chinese herbal medicine Huangqi type formulations for nephrotic syndrome Cochrane Reviews, June 14, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

18 Effectiveness of home-based cupping massage compared to progressive muscle relaxation in patients with chronic neck pain--a randomized controlled trial PLOS ONE, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article

19 A systematic review and meta-analysis of ginkgo biloba in neuropsychiatric disorders: from ancient tradition to modern-day medicine Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

20 Calcium absorption response to cholecalciferol supplementation in hemodialysis Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

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Vitamin D deficiency is more common with non-Caucasian patients, and those with lower social support, no insurance, diabetes, lower activity levels, higher parathyroid hormone levels, and higher body mass indexes
Eating an early breakfast and dinner when taking PPIs can lower FSSG scores and improve GERD symptoms. (Factors leading to increased FSSG scores were female gender, inadequate sleep, lack of breakfast, antihypertensive agent non-users and dinner just before bedtime.)
No single method of contraception is contraindicated by age alone, but caution should be exercised with estrogen-containing preparations in obese women over 40

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

Among 130 patients requiring mechanical ventilation, 107 were vitamin D-deficient (< 20 ng/ml). Of the patients who did not survive, the length of survival was shorter in the vitamin D-deficient patients (15.3 vs. 24.2 days, respectively).

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Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

Researchers at Tel-Aviv University have conducted a study to determine the value of coronary artery calcium (CAC) measurements in cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with T2DM and HTN. The study involved 423 patients enrolled in the International Nifedipine Study: Intervention as Goal for Hypertension Therapy. The patients had baseline CT scans for CAC measurement at baseline and were shown to be free of disease. Follow-up CT scans were performed at 3 and 15 years. Cardiovascular events (CVEs) occurred in 41 of 423 patients at 3 years and 111 of 268 patients at 15 years of follow-up. CVEs occurred in 15% and 52% (CAC+) and 7% and 32% (CAC-) of patients with T2DM at 3 and 15 years of follow-up, respectively. Compared to patients without T2DM and no CAC, the HRs for a CVE were 6.6 and 3.9 in T2DM patients with and without CAC, respectively.

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CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

Researchers at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam have evaluated 12 measures (N-terminal fragment of prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide levels, von Willebrand factor antigen levels, fibrinogen levels, chronic kidney disease, leukocyte count, C-reactive protein levels, homocysteine levels, uric acid levels, coronary artery calcium [CAC] scores, carotid intima–media thickness, peripheral arterial disease, and pulse wave velocity), in addition to Framingham risk scores for predicting coronary heart disease. Only the CAC was shown to add significantly to the Framingham risk score in predicting coronary heart disease.

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Internal Medicine - Complementary Medicine News & Articles

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in ICU patients

Coronary artery calcium increases cardiovascular risk in patients with T2DM and HTN

CAC scores add predictability to Framingham

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