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Nocturnal leg cramps are frequently preceded by the prescription of diuretics, statins, and inhaled long-acting ß2-agonists.
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Yoga, a stretching program, and a self-care book on low back pain were compared in a three-armed randomized trial for patients with chronic low back pain. The findings showed that yoga was significantly more effective than was using the self-care book, whereas yoga and stretching classes were equally effective. The benefits lasted for at least 26 weeks.
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection causing significant gynecologic and obstetric morbidity.
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Evidence for the use of probiotics in a variety of medical conditions continues to accumulate.
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Through a small but exquisite study, the authors of this investigatory intervention trial provide a plausible subcellular explanation for massage therapy's purported benefits on injured muscle using muscle biopsy and subsequent gene profiling. The application of similar study techniques might be expected in future studies of other CAM therapies directed against pain.
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A new benzodiazepine anticonvulsant was recently approved for the treatment of a difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome [LGS]). Clobazam is manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions and marketed as ONFI.
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Excessive daytime sleepiness appears to be an important risk factor for stroke. It is unknown whether this is related to obstructive sleep apnea or other mechanisms.
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A meta-analysis demonstrates that earlier nephrologist referral leads to reduced mortality and hospitalization as well as better preparation and dialysis access placement.
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Between statin head-to-head trials are uncommon.
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The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) of the CDC has updated their recommendations for immunization of health care providers (HCP) against communicable infectious diseases.
