Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Dementia Incidence Linked to Inflammatory Foods
— Study assessed diet at three time points over 10 years by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today December 13, 2024 Key Takeaways Diets higher in inflammatory foods were linked to increased dementia risk in older adults. Risks were higher for both all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s dementia. The study tracked Dietary Inflammatory Index scores…
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Acupuncture Should Be Considered for Plantar Fasciitis Treatments
In a paper published in the journal Cureus, the authors found that acupuncture treatment should be considered as a second-line treatment for treatment of plantar fasciitis together with other common treatment options. ~ Dr. Broussard Cureus. 2024 Sep 8;16(9):e68959. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68959. eCollection 2024 Sep. Comparative Effectiveness of Acupuncture Versus Non-surgical Modalities for Treating Plantar Fasciitis:…
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Efficacy of Naproxen in Patients With Sciatica
In an article that looked at trying to treat sciatica with Naproxen found that is doesn’t work well enough to recommend, and doctors and nurses are recommended to consider other medications for sciatica, and not Naproxen. ~ Dr. Broussard November 30, 2024 Efficacy of Naproxen in Patients With Sciatica TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized placebo-controlled trial…
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New study links Ozempic to sharp reduction in osteoarthritis knee pain
By Stephanie Srakocic | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published November 7, 2024 Key Takeaways A study has found that participants who received once-weekly Ozepmic for 68 weeks reported over 50% less osteoarthritis knee pain. Study participants receiving Ozempic also experienced an average body weight reduction of 13.7%. This study adds to growing data suggesting…
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Vitamin K2 for Nocturnal Leg Cramps
November 06, 2024 JAMA Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This 8-week randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps (NLCs) in 199 participants. The primary outcome of interest was the number of reported NLCs during the week. Participants in the vitamin K2 group experienced a significant reduction in the number of reported NLCs…
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Cranberry, Antibiotic May Help Kids With Recurrent UTI
— Meta-analysis finds one most effective option to prevent symptomatic episodes by Jennifer Henderson November 4, 2024 For children with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI), the antibiotic nitrofurantoin and cranberry products appeared to decrease the incidence of symptomatic episodes, a meta-analysis suggested. Across 23 randomized controlled trials involving 3,335 participants, nitrofurantoin took…
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Chiropractic Improves Low Back Pain Cause By Disc Issues
In this case report published in the journal Cureus, the authors found substantial evidence that chiropractic care is beneficial in the treatment of back pain that is caused by disc problems as noted on Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and NOCISCAN technology. ~ Dr. Broussard October 23, 2024 Intervertebral Disc Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Changes After Spinal Manipulative…
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The Ideal Amount of Sleep for Adults is 7 Hours Per Night
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published October 23, 2024 Key Takeaways The ideal amount of sleep for adults, on average, is 7 hours a night. People who sleep too much or too little have a higher risk of death. Evidence suggests consistent sleep habits are even more important than…
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Consider Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica Due to a Herniated Disc
As part of the article’s conclusions, the authors stated, “Acupuncture should be considered as a potential treatment option for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk.” ~ Dr. Broussard October 23, 2024 Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of…
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Structured Run-Walk Program May Help Lower Back Pain
This Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain, No Special Equipment Needed — Carefully structured run-walk program proves mettle in small trial by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 8, 2024 Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial.…