Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Adequate Vitamin D Levels Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Status, Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms, and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes April 18, 2024 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study found that higher levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly for individuals with normal blood sugar…
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Medication Recommendations for Back Pain & Sciatica
In an article published in the journal Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the authors found that the most common medication recommended by clinical practice guidelines for back pain and sciatica, was antidepressants. They also found that 3 of the guidelines did not recommend any medications due to lack of supporting literature, and instead recommended nonpharmacologic therapy,…
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One avocado daily makes a significant impact
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A randomized, controlled trial split participants with obesity into two groups to assess avocados’ impact on diet quality. The first group added one avocado per day to their diet while the second group did not. At 26 weeks, the…
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Science-backed nutrition tips for radiant skin
By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, combined with healthy lifestyle habits, is the key to clear, radiant skin. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and polyphenols have research-backed roles…
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Electrical Dry Needling for Tennis Elbow
When electrical dry needling is added to thrust manipulation and exercises for the treatment of tennis elbow, it seems to be more effective than exercises alone. ~ Dr. Broussard Percutaneous tendon dry needling and thrust manipulation as an adjunct to multimodal physical therapy in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A multicenter randomized clinical trial Clin…
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High Dose Omega-3 Outperforms Medications for Migraine Prevention
In a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, the authors suggest that taking >1.5 grams/day of EPA/DHA significantly reduces migraine frequency and severity compared with placebo. ~ Dr. Broussard High-Dosage Omega-3 Fatty Acids Outperform Existing Pharmacological Options for Migraine Prophylaxis April 04, 2024 Advances in Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This network meta-analysis compared the…
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Long Term Opioid Therapy For Chronic Low Back Pain
An article in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine suggested that long term opioid therapy does not significantly improve outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain. Chronic back pain is back pain lasting longer than 12-weeks. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness of Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain April 02,…
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Acupuncture Has Similar Effects as Anti-Depressants for Tension Headaches
In this article published in the Journal of Headache Pain, the authors found that after searching the medical literature, acupuncture treatments were similar at reducing tension headaches as tricyclic antidepressants, and had less side effects. ~ Dr. Broussard Acupuncture versus tricyclic antidepressants in the prophylactic treatment of tension-type headaches: an indirect treatment comparison meta-analysis J…
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Study shows good sleep stimulates the immune system
Published March 11, 2024 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Researchers at LMU Munich have shown that sleep enhances the migratory potential of T cells toward lymph nodes. Sleep is healthy—this popular knowledge is backed by science. Previous research had already shown that in people who slept after a vaccination, the immune response was twice as…
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Cost of Chiropractic Care Versus Medical Care for Spine Pain
A study published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, the authors concluded in part, “Patients with spine-related musculoskeletal pain who consulted a chiropractor as their initial provider incurred substantially decreased downstream healthcare services and associated costs, resulting in lower overall healthcare costs compared with medical management.” ~ Dr. Broussard Cost of chiropractic versus medical…