Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Chest Pain - Heart Problem or Middle Back Problem

I found this of interest, because over the years of practice I have had individuals present or referred by a Cardiologist suffering from Chest Pain (Sternum and/or Anterior Rib Cage).  As the Case study indicates, Chest Pain may be a serious indicator of heart attack and/or cardiovascular disease and should be thoroughly ruled out.  However, as was the case with many of the patients with Non-Cardiac Chest Pain, chiropractic treatment was a safe and effective treatment option.  Dr. Press
 
Management of Non-cardiac Chest Pain With Chiropractic Care: A Case Report and Brief Review
Stephen R. Cooper, DC ; Mark T. Pfefer, RN, MS, DC
Topics in Integrative Health Care 2011, Vol. 2(3) ID: 2.3005

Objective:
The purpose of this report is to discuss the outcome of a patient with non-cardiac chest pain treated with chiropractic spinal manipulation combined with instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.

Introduction: Chest pain is the fourth most common presentation in emergency rooms in the United States. The direct and indirect costs of chest pain are high in terms of disability, medication, repeated hospital admissions and physician visits, and costly diagnostic procedures.

Clinical features: The case of a 45 year-old male presenting to a chiropractic clinic with complaints of chest pain is discussed. Although the source of this chest pain was likely non-cardiac, cardiac risk factors were present and were addressed as well.

Intervention and outcome: The patient was treated with manual thoracic spinal manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with complete resolution of chest pain at 3 weeks and no chest pain at 1 month and 3 month follow-up visits. Conservative cardiac prevention approaches were encouraged with good outcome.

Conclusion: This case points out the promising role the combination of chiropractic manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization may have in the management of non-cardiac chest pain arising from musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Adverse Drug Reactions - a leading cause of Death

Due to Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) a serious complication may result.  

Serious is defined as causing  a hospitalization, prolonged or extended hospitalization, be permanently disabling, or results in death.  

ADRs lead to an additional $1.56 to $4 billion in direct hospital costs per year in the United States.

Over 1 0 0, 0 0 0 [One Hundred Thousand] people died in 1994 alone, due to ADRs.  That also translates to over 1,700,000 [ One Million Seven Hundred Thousand ] people to date who have died. 

Is this an acceptable standard in medical care?  Dr. Press

http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/279/15/1200.full

Eating Canned Soup Suggested as a Health Risk

"High levels of bisphenol A (BPA), is a hormone-disrupting compound linked to health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity".  

In this small and poorly preformed study it suggests a link with canned soup.  Interesting, but not convincing information.  You decide.  Dr. Press

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57330301-10391704/bpa-levels-soar-after-eating-canned-soup-study/

Holiday Weight Management with Low Carb or Low Fat Diets

Weight management during the holidays is difficult for most people.  This article sheds light on the problem with certain types of calorie restriction.  Good article and read the comments by other readers as well.  Dr. Press

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/WCIR/29471?utm_source=WC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Meeting_Roundup_WCIR

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Mental Disorders and Related Medication Use on the Raise

Does this concern you as much as it does me? Dr. Press

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062634/One-American-women-medication-mental-disorder.html

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Diabetes and Your Mouth

The relationship of diabetes and oral health are linked.  Good information.  Dr. Press

http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/ara/2011/11/14/8060050101/index.xml

This article details just how common diabetes is and increasing prevalence. 

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/nov/15/diabetes-numbers-continue-to-climb-locally-and/

Fibromyalgia and Sleeping Habits Related

Sleep well and be healthy.  Dr. Press

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57325931-10391704/fibromyalgia-linked-to-poor-sleep-habits/

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Fish Oil (or that big phrase, Omega 3 Fatty Acids) do they really have health benefits?

Here is a great straight forward , evidence based explanation of Fish oil health benefits Dr. Press

http://anaboliclabs.com/User/Document/Articles/Omega%203/2.%20Harris,%20n-3,%202004.pdf

Worried about Mercury in fish oil? Read this.  Dr. Press 

http://anaboliclabs.com/User/Document/Articles/Omega%203/1.%20Foran,%20n-3,%202003.pdf

Can Fish Oil help manage Insulin levels?  Dr. Press

http://anaboliclabs.com/User/Document/Articles/Omega%203/6.%20Carpentier,%20n-3,%202006.pdf

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Many Infants At Risk In Unsafe Sleep Settings, Poll Shows

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome aka (SIDS) is believed to be preventable. 


Prevention is always the best medicine. 


Good information is in this article for new parents.  Please share.  Dr. Press


Example:  'The study found that 89 percent of parents believe that placing an infant on his back in a crib is a safe sleep position.'
 
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/237333.php

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Abuse of painkillers reaches 'epidemic' levels in US

The rest of the world seems to know better about drug dependency.  So why is it a fast growing, deadly problem in America?  Dr. Press

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15548478

CDC-Report Shows High Rate of fatal Painkiller Overdoses.

The epidemic is real and growing.  As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I encourage all my patients not to become dependent on over the counter or prescription pain-relievers. If you have muscle, nerve or joint pain, try chiropractic care.  Dr. Press


http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2011/11/3/cdc-report-shows-high-rate-of-fatal-painkiller-overdoses.aspx

Chantix-suicide link has some calling smoking-cessation drug last resort

Just to try to stop smoking may kill you as well.  Before considering this method, consider all your options.  This article is very informative.  Dr. Press

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57317682-10391704/chantix-suicide-link-has-some-calling-smoking-cessation-drug-last-resort/