Archives for April, 2010
Medication For Pain Management
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Non-traditional therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure and massage therapy can reduce pain by as much as 50 percent among hospitalized patients, as shown by findings from a new study appearing in the Journal of Patient Safety.
An inpatient integrative medicine program which incorporates non-traditional therapies can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where […]
Weight Loss And Atherosclerosis
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
A low-carbohydrate diet, a low-fat diet or the Mediterranean diet can aid in slowing the development of atherosclerosis in obese people, according to a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Atherosclerosis is a progressive condition in which the arteries thicken with plaque build-up and can lead to a number of health complications. By causing […]
Sleep Improves Memory
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Sleep benefits an individual’s ability to recall recently learned declarative memories, even when recall of these memories is challenged hours later by competing information, according to a study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Declarative memories are associated with facts and events and can be put into words, differing from procedural memories which are “how to” […]
Acupuncture Relieves Joint Pain
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Acupuncture can be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with hormonal therapies, according to a new study from the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center.
Joint pain and stiffness are common side effects of aromatase inhibitor therapy, a common treatment for early-stage […]
Acupuncture For Children
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses are being offered acupuncture treatment to ease pain and adverse side effects such as the fatigue and nausea caused by intensive treatments.
A new study at Rush Children’s Hospital, Chicago, is examining how integrated traditional Chinese medicine and standard health care can help in reducing pain in children and […]
Hypnosis For Pain Relief
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
For women with breast cancer, hypnosis can aid in alleviating the pain and discomfort associated with breast cancer treatment, according to a new Buffalo School of Social Work study.
Among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, those assigned to a treatment group receiving instruction and practice in hypnosis and group psychotherapy were better able to moderate […]
Acupuncture And Pain Relief
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Acupuncture has a significant effect on neural structures and pain processing in the brain, according to a new study from the University of York and the Hull York Medical School.
Understanding the effects of acupuncture on the brain may lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms of acupuncture and a greater acceptability of the […]
Chronic Pain And Prescription Drug Abuse
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Individuals experiencing chronic pain are often undertreated as physicians increasingly fail to provide effective pain management treatment, either due to inadequate training, personal biases or fear of prescription drug abuse, according to Kathryn Hahn, a pharmaceutical expert.
Hahn, a researcher in pain management from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University, believes consumers must become […]
Alternative Therapies For Breast Cancer Patients
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Complementary and alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, reflexology, diet supplements, and vitamins are popular therapies for women recovering from breast cancer, says Gwen Wyatt, a Michigan State University researcher who is working to create a support intervention for women in breast cancer treatment.
“Quality of life is a research priority as it pertains to […]