Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Low-Cal Vegetarian and Mediterranean Diets Equal For Weight
When comparing these two diets, the authors found that they were about equal in terms of weight loss, and both had their benefits in terms of heart health. ~ Dr. Broussard by Hazel Smith, MedPage Today Staff February 26, 2018 Low-calorie lacto-ovo-vegetarian and Mediterranean diets appear to be equally effective in losing weight and reducing…
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Just one soft drink a day could increase cancer risk, study finds
~ Researchers hail ‘surprising’ findings about sugar after analysing more than 3,000 cases Australian Associated Press Wed 21 Feb 2018 17.10 EST People who regularly consume at least one sugary soft drink a day, no matter the size of their waist, could be at increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from Cancer Council…
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Advice to Stay Active in the Management of Sciatica
Conclusion: There is low-quality evidence (GRADE) that exercise provides small, superior effects compared with advice to stay active on leg pain in the short term for patients experiencing sciatica. However, there is moderate-quality evidence showing no difference between advice to stay active and exercise on leg pain and disability status in people with sciatica in…
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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…