Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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What happens to patients when we do not repair their cuff tears?
This article in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery showed that people can do just fine with full-thickness tears using conservative treatment for up to 5 years. ~ Dr. Brousssard Five-year rotator cuff quality-of-life index outcomes following nonoperative treatment of patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery — |…
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Do “Rooster Comb” Injections Work For Hip Arthritis
At this point in time, the “rooster comb” injections are not recommended for hip arthritis ~ Dr. Broussard Viscosupplementation for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy on Pain and Disability, and the Occurrence of Adverse Events Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation March 2018 Volume 99, Issue 3, Pages 574–583.e1 Victor…
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Brain Decline Reported in Older Knee Replacement Patients
~ A study finds that 23 percent of those 60-plus show cognitive deterioration after surgery by Kent Allen, AARP, February 21, 2018 A study has found that almost 1 in 4 of knee replacement patients who are 60 or older show a decline in activity in at least one brain region 48 hours after surgery.…
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Tylenol Use Alters Sex Hormones, May Cause Birth Defects?
This article suggests that Tylenol use has been linked with causing hormone problems that can lead to fertility issues and birth defects in baby boys. ~ Dr. Broussard Marlene Busko February 19, 2018 Acetaminophen (paracetamol) use has been linked with a depletion of sulfated sex hormones in a large metabolomic study, and the findings suggest…
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Back Pain and Breathing Patterns
This study suggests that people with low back pain have abnormal breathing patterns, and that respiratory exercises may benefit them. If you’re interested in breathing exercises HERE IS A LINK to the American Lung Association that has an article and videos to help. Respiratory characteristics of individuals with non-specific low back pain: A cross-sectional study…
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Spinal manipulative therapy reduces peripheral neuropathic pain in the rat – Video Abstract Included
Medical studies sometimes begin using animal models, such as this, then they may try to move on to using human subjects to see if spinal manipulation works for neuropathic pain in the human ~ Dr. Broussard Neuroreport. 2018 Feb 7;29(3):191-196. doi: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000949. Onifer SM1, Sozio RS1, DiCarlo DM1, Li Q1, Donahue RR2, Taylor BK2, Long CR1. Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy, including low-velocity…
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Low Carb Diet Can Support Adults With T2D To Safely Improve HbA1c, Weight, and Reduce Medication Usage
“Carbohydrate restriction markedly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but necessitates prompt medication changes”. If you decide to use a low-carb diet for your T2D to lower your A1c, and lose weight, make sure you work with your prescribing physician to help monitor your medication levels. ~ Dr. Broussard Effectiveness and…
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Nutritional Approach for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O.,D.A.C.B.N., MS, CFMP For over 30 years it has been known that many conditions treated by surgery could be totally cured with pennies worth of nutrients. But there’s no money in pennies of nutrients. Surgeon Dr. John Ellis wrote extensively about how vitamin B6 cleared the majority of carpal tunnel syndromes, and…
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Nonstick Chemicals May Prevent Weight Loss In Women
~ Higher PFAS concentrations tied to weight regain, slower metabolism by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 13, 2018 Long-term weight maintenance may be compromised by exposure to compounds used in many consumer products to make them nonstick or waterproof and that are thought to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals, researchers reported. In a subanalysis of…
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List of Foods To Avoid To Improve Migraine Prevention by 50%
In a 2010 study, they found that if patients avoided certain foods on top of their regular migraine medicine, it reduced their migraine frequency by 50%. The foods to avoid are… Cola Coffee (no more than 1 cup) Tea (no more than 2 cups) Chocolate, chocolate drinks or cocoa Alcohol, red wine in particular Milk…