Recent evidence and management principles concerning the use of acupuncture for chronic low back pain are reviewed in an article published in the July 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. “Acupuncture is a therapeutic intervention characterized by the insertion of fine, solid metallic needles into or through the skin at specific sites,” [...]
Natalizumab an Alternative for Those in Whom Other MS Treatments Have Failed A new study suggests that patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in whom previous treatment regimens have failed remain stable or show improvement when switched to treatment with natalizumab (Tysabri, Novartis). In 87% of patients who had previously been treated with disease-modifying therapies [...]
What is autism? Autism (pronounced awt-izm) is a mental condition that can start in childhood. A child with autism becomes very self-focused, loses the ability to relate to others, and has trouble with language and reasoning. A child with autism will have trouble with imaginative play, and will engage in repetitive behaviors and activities. No [...]
EVIDENCE FOR CURRENT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE IN TREATMENT OF STROKE Evidence to support the different approaches to stroke rehabilitation is sparse. However, over the past 10 years the study of human movement has generated a significant amount of scientific literature which provides a theoretical basis for rehabilitation of individuals with altered movement patterns. This theoretical basis [...]
The Role of Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation The aim of the presentation is to promote the role and benefits of Traditional Acupuncture treatment in Stroke rehabilitation. By looking at the magnitude of stroke onset and its consequences within the UK population allows us to asses both the human costs to the victims and their families, [...]
Psychotic Symptoms in Childhood Linked to Same Risk Factors as Adult Schizophrenia A significant minority of preadolescents in the community have psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, and these symptoms are associated with many of the same risk factors and correlates of adult schizophrenia, a new study shows.
Treatment Options for Essential Tremor Unlike some treatment options for essential tremor that involve brain surgery with permanent side-effects, Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Essential Tremor is reversible and adjustable. And it may give you greater control over your movement, making it easier for you to eat, dress, and write. Although there is [...]
Essential Tremor Often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor is very common. In fact, 1 in 5 people over age 65 may have it.1 If essential tremor is affecting your ability to live an active lifestyle, a therapy from Medtronic may be able to help manage your symptoms. Definition Essential tremor (ET) is a movement [...]
Obesity and depression or anxiety Clinicians should be aware that the association can occur in both directions Obesity and common mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, independently account for a substantial proportion of the global burden of disease and its associated economic costs, so it is important to determine the interaction between the two [...]
New Alzheimer’s Tool Predicts Disease Progression An Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression rate measure that can be calculated at the initial visit can reliably predict how quickly the individual patient will lose cognitive and other abilities. Rachelle Doody, MD, PhD, and colleagues from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, report initial results using the prognosis [...]
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