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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was investigated as an intervention for fibromyalgia patients in a 3-armed randomized controlled trial using health-related quality of life at the end of 2 months as the primary outcome. While the study did not support the efficacy of MBSR for the treatment of FM for this outcome, some secondary outcome variables demonstrated improvement.
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Results of this 8-week clinical trial demonstrated the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in reducing the frequency and severity of pain in children with irritable bowel syndrome or functional abdominal pain. Benefits persisted for 8 weeks after cessation of treatment. Additionally, small intestinal permeability was decreased in children with IBS treated with LGG.
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In this exquisite set of methodical laboratory investigations, researchers tested whether adenosine might play a pivotal role in the analgesic effects associated with acupuncture. Their results suggest that the search for a mechanism of action behind this traditional therapy may be near its end.
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Coenzyme q10 (coq10) has been recommended for a wide range of cardiac conditions.
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While it is not in the top tier of contraceptive effectiveness, the diaphragm remains an option as a female-controlled method of birth control. What do you know about this form of family planning?
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What is your practice when it comes to screening women for chlamydia? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual chlamydia screening for all sexually active young women age 25 and younger.
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Your next patient is a young woman who was in two months ago for a chlamydia infection. You provided her with a prescription and asked that she have her partner come in for evaluation, testing, and treatment.
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