Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Millions of Americans have been led to believe that osteoporosis is simply a deficiency of the common drugs, Boniva, Evista, Actonel, or Fosamax. Many are prescribed the “knee-jerk” recommendation of 1500 mgs of calcium a day to prevent osteoporosis. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It is […]
March 8, 2017 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online March 8, 2017. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.0764 The mouth may seem like a strange place to search for a culprit in a disease that primarily affects the joints. But a recent collaboration by a group of multidisciplinary researchers suggests that one type of oral bacteria may be an important trigger […]
Lana JFSD Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinical effects of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) as individual treatments for mild to moderate Osteoarthritis (OA), and also examine the potential synergistic effects of PRP in combination with HA. Research continues to emerge examining the potential therapeutic efficacy of HA and […]
Date: October 24, 2016 Source: Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Summary: Many patients with ulcerative colitis don’t receive recommended testing and treatment for the common problem of iron deficiency anemia, reports a new study. Many patients with ulcerative colitis don’t receive recommended testing and treatment for the common problem of iron deficiency anemia, […]
March 07, 2016 February 21, 2016—Palm Springs, California—The beneficial clinical effects of platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis pain remained stable from the end of treatment through 6 months follow up in most studies of the technique. This outcome of a systematic review encompassing 24 studies was presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the […]
Pankaj Mahindra, MS; Mohammad Yamin, MS; Harpal S. Selhi, MS; Sonia Singla, MD; Ashwani Soni, MS Orthopedics Posted February 25, 2016 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20160222-01 Abstract Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It is a disabling disease in its chronic form. It is a degenerative tissue condition of the plantar fascia rather than an […]
Janis C. Kelly January 13, 2016 A low–glycemic index (GI) diet including foods such as legumes, dairy products, and some fruits might help prevent the development of gout or the occurrence of gout flares, according to a new analysis of diet and plasma uric acid. Stephen P. Juraschek, MD, PhD, a fellow in the Division […]
8/19/2015 William Davis, MD I want to take this issue head on, since popular “wisdom” is that problems with consumption of wheat and related grains begin and end with celiac disease. The Wheat Lobby, for instance, frequently argues that, if you do not have celiac disease, you have no business avoiding wheat and related grains.Defenders […]
Minerva Endocrinol. 2015 Jul 3. [Epub ahead of print] Hosseinzadeh-Attar M1, Kolahdouz Mohammadi R, Eshraghian M, Nakhjavani M, Khorrami E, Ebadi M, ‘Esteghamati A. Abstract AIM: According to many studies, supplementation with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) yields beneficial results in terms of endothelial function in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite these promising results, data elucidating the […]
April 27, 2015 LOS ANGELES — Use of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma significantly improved pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis at 6 months and may be a superior alternative to hyaluronic acid, according to study findings presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. “Our study suggests that lower-leukocyte [platelet-rich plasma] is … […]
4/10/15 by Wayne Kuznar Contributing Writer In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA), increased serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels not only reflect high disease activity but also low bone mineral density (BMD) and structural damage, according to a cross-sectional study by South Korean researchers. The need for biomarkers that reflect both disease activity and bone metabolism […]
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]
1.22.15 Aviva Romm, M.D. Fertility challenges are so uniquely painful. There is the tremendous anguish of living with the uncertainty that comes with each attempt at conception and the sadness with each unwanted period that comes. There are the feelings of inadequacy, and the aching bittersweetness of meeting your friends’ and sisters’ babies that they […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a Fortune 500 company. Her job responsibilities included typing business […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. If you are one of the 33 million people suffering with a sinus infection, then this special report will be of great interest. Not a day goes by in my office that I don’t see a patient who is complaining of a runny nose, facial pain, “sinus” headache.. you […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source As I discussed in a recent article, I mentioned the prognostic power of the blood test brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). Remember there is a 25% increase in death if the BNP is elevated one year after a heart attack. And don’t forget a BNP persistently over 80 […]
Zosia Chustecka Story Source September 24, 2014 A snapshot of prostate cancer screening across the entire United States suggests that guidelines are not being adhered to, particularly the recommendation against screening elderly men. The effect of guidelines “has been minimal at best,” says lead author Jesse Sammon, DO, from the Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute in Detroit. The survey […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. As a reader of YMD News you have learned that elevated fibrinogen, hsCRP, a CT heart scan and homocysteine are among the many known risk factors for progressive heart disease. It now turns out that there is a blood test that is an even a better indicator than any […]
Angiology, 09/03/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Gang L, et al. – Progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) may be more predictive of future CORONARY HEART DISEASE events than a baseline CAC score. Methods Authors determined whether serum gamma–glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity can independently predict the progression of CAC in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus […]