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June 7, 2001 Research Update |
James Bogash, D.C. Mesa, AZ
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Bone turnover markers and sex hormones in men w/ osteoporosis
There are a few nice take home ideas here. First, the concept that there are tests other then bone densitography studies to assess bone health is clear here. Urine markers of bone metabolism have been used in research for many years to assess the effectiveness of various therapies. These tests are simple and available through many physicians' offices. Second, I know many men do not like the idea that we have "female" hormones circulating around. Not only is this true (although the levels are very different) but deficiencies can lead to adverse health outcomes. This study found decreased estradiol (one type of estrogen) and increased sex hormone binding globulin-leaving less available testosterone to do its job. A salivary hormone profile is warranted in every male with osteoporosis. Synergy : European Journal of Clinical Investigation 31 (5), 444-451 http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/Journals/content/abstracts/eci/2001/31/5/abstract_eci836.asp?journal=eci&issueid=5862&artid=111449&cid=eci.2001.1&ftype=abstracts
Do probiotics prevent childhood illnesses?
What an interesting question to pose. If this were true does that mean that antibiotics are truly detrimental to our childrens' health? Personally, I feel that probiotics play a very important role in the key to health for all organ systems; not just the GI tract, and antibiotics destroy this opportunity for our immune system to develop balanced and in harmony. bmj.com Wanke 322 (7298): 1318 http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/322/7298/1318
Long term consumption of probiotic milk on infections in children
Always good to follow up an editorial with a good research article. I would of course rather see the dairy avoided altogether, but adding probiotics does provide a route of administration for children. The benefits and safety of probiotics continue to be documented, and yet these little buggers are rarely heard of in mainstream medicine. Such an incredibly powerful tool that is not being used... bmj.com Abstracts: Hatakka et al. 322 (7298): 1327 http://bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/322/7298/1327
Prenatal and Postnatal Flavor Learning by Human Infants
I've heard this concept before I think it gives us the most incredible tool yet to ensure that our children will eat healthy. Basically, whatever a mother eats towards the end of her pregnancy will leave the developing fetus with a taste for that food. That way the infant will have an acquired taste for the food available in that geographic region. We already have plenty of reasons to make sure the last few months of pregnancy are as healthy as possible--now we have yet another. Pediatrics -- Abstracts: Mennella et al. 107 (6): e88 http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/abstract/107/6/e88
Otorrhea in Children After Tubes for Persistent Middle-Ear Effusion
So...once the tubes are punctured through the eardrum we are surprised that drainage for the ear persists in a chunk of young patients? I have a better idea...instead of the surgery in the first place, we remove common allergens such as dairy and corn, eliminate refined carbs and add probiotics. Any parent should prefer this less invasive procedure--but doctors have to let the parents know that this is an option and is highly effective!!! Pediatrics -- Abstracts: Ah-Tye et al. 107 (6): 1251 http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/abstract/107/6/1251
Static postural sway, proprioception w/ knee osteoarthritis
This article reveals that, in patients with knee OA they have reduced ability to balance themselves. This is the classic case where manipulative therapy shines--the adjustment actually works by firing off proprioceptors surrounding the joint--sort of a "breaking the cobwebs free" concept. Research has shown that these receptors surrounding the joint send a burst during the manipulation--thereby waking up the joint and restoring or improving joint proprioception. Ann Rheum Dis -- Abstracts: Hassan et al. 60 (6): 612 http://ard.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/60/6/612