FDA lab analysis of X-Hero found the product contains sulfosildenafil, the analogue of the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug (sildenafil, Viagra, Revatio) used to treat erectile dysfunction.
In addition, FDA analysis of Male Enhancer found it contains tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca), the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Continue reading Consumer Alert: X-Hero and Male Enhancer
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario studied the relationship. Continue reading Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than about 3 hours a day and is not caused by a medical problem (such as a hernia or infection), it is called colic.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated nutritional supplements and other complementary and alternative medicines. Continue reading Review: CAM for infantile colic
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. Continue reading The best evidence on homeopathy
Low blood levels of vitamins C and D are prevalent in acutely hospitalized patients.
Researchers at McGill University, and Jewish General Hospital, in Montreal, Quebec, looked for a change in mood after raising blood levels of these vitamins. Continue reading Vitamins C, D, and mood disturbance in hospitalized patients
Researchers at the University of Vermont, in Burlington, compared 3 different options. Continue reading Improving effectiveness of tai chi to prevent falls
It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems.
The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low back pain. Continue reading Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain
Researchers at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, pound what might be the final nail in the policosanol coffin. Continue reading Policosanols as nutraceuticals: Fact or fiction
Researchers in Germany reviewed the effects of water-based exercises on disability after stroke. Continue reading Water exercises following stroke
Researchers at the University of South Carolina in Columbia report; “bright light therapy produced a significantly greater improvement than placebo in sleep disturbances specific to post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).”
The study (see abstract 0706) will be presented during the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC. Continue reading Light therapy improves sleep in soldiers with post-traumatic stress syndrome
Just once a week improved pain, fatigue, and depression, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland. Continue reading Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited.
Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different forms of cannabis. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Prof. Ernst and researchers from the Korea Food Research Institute in Sungnam reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Treating impotence with red ginseng
Concern over bleeding due to changes in platelet function has led to prohibiting omega-3 supplements before surgery.
Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York City, reviewed the records of spinal surgery patients in order to determine the risk of bleeding. Continue reading Fish oil and the risk of bleeding following surgery
Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face.
Researchers at Peking University, in Beijing, China studied the value of EGb-761, a standardized extract given in capsule form, in patients with schizophrenia. Continue reading Treating tardive dyskinesia with Ginkgo biloba
68% of parents of these patients seek help from alternative practitioners, including chiropractors, according to researchers at Macquarie University, in Sydney, Australia.
Their review evaluates the evidence for chiropractic care to reduce inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue reading Review: Chiropractic for children and adolescents with ADHD
The benefits of 2 self-help training programs (multimodal cognitive-behavioral training [CBT] and applied relaxation [AR]) presented via the Internet were compared by researchers from the University of Göttingen, in Germany. Continue reading Using the Internet to manage headache in children
Researchers from Taiwan observed inconsistencies in the results of massage therapy studies. In this article, they list the issues in study design that have plagued past studies.
No CAM researchers should be permitted to conduct research until they memorize this list and apply it to their studies. Continue reading A checklist for higher quality CAM studies
Researchers at the University at Albany, State University of New York report the prevalence of addiction to indoor tanning among college students and its association with substance use and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Continue reading Tanorexic: Signs and symptoms of addiction to indoor tanning
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, studied role of massage therapy following surgery. Continue reading Massage after heart surgery