Dec 28, 2024 · So-called alternatve medicine (SCAM) and the anti-vaccination conspiracy are - as we have seen so often here - closely related. Therefore, I feel that the case of Daniel Armstrong, a 35-year-old consultant psychiatrist, is worth reporting. Dr. Armstrong has been struck off the UK medical register for his promotion of conspiracy theories about COVID vaccinations.

2 days ago · On 27 January, the EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. issued this MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES:. Financial assistance should be dedicated to advancing Administration priorities, focusing taxpayer dollars to advance a stronger and safer America, eliminating the financial burden of inflation for citizens, unleashing ...

Dec 6, 2024 · In this case study, the authors describe an adult patient who struggled with persistent warts on the plantar surface of the foot for several years.All medical therapies were exhausted, so the patient turned to medical hypnosis as a last resort. The patient experienced complete resolution of all his warts after three sessions of medical hypnosis.

Dec 20, 2024 · The objective of this paper, as stated by its authors, was to develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) through a broad-based consensus process on best practices for chiropractic management of patients with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain.. Using systematic reviews identified in an initial literature search, a steering committee of experts in research and management of ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of existing literature to identify factors that contribute to high levels of satisfaction in chiropractic care. A comprehensive search was conducted to identify quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies exploring patient experience with chiropractic care. Forty-three studies were included in the review. The findings showed

Jan 15, 2025 · Removing the chest tube in cardiac patients after surgery is one of the worst experiences of hospitalization in the intensive care units. Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are available to control pain in these patients. This study aimed to investigate the combined effect of reflexology massage and respiratory relaxation on pain following chest tube removal

Jan 1, 2025 · 2024 is behind us - a good time, I think, to review what has been happening during that year. Plenty of horrible stuff, I'm sure, but let's look at the bright side. And, to be honest, I cannot complain: My wife and I are reasonably healthy, and we both enjoy life. I had the occasion

Dec 31, 2024 · The year 2024 brought many disappointments. But let's not dwell on those, lets get in the mood for tonights celebrations! And what could be more fitting for that than a review of the positive cardiovascular effects of wine drinking? After all wine involves both aromatherapy as well as antioxidants, botanical medicine and naturopathy! As luck would

Dec 18, 2024 · "Crusade Against Naturopathy" (Kreuzzug gegen Naturheilkunde) is the title of a recent article (in German - so, I translated for you) published in 'MULTIPOLAR'. It is a defence of - no, not naturopathy - quackery. The authors first defend the indefencible Heilpraktiker. Subsequently, they address what they call 'The Homeopathy Controversy'. This …

Oct 2, 2024 · Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a lumbosacral surgical emergency that has been associated with chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) in numerous case reports. However, identifying if there is a potential causal effect is complicated by the heightened incidence of CES among those with low back pain (LBP). This study's hypothesis was that there would be no