Musculoskeletal Mimics of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
If a patient experiences pain that radiates into the leg, there are a number of potential causes beyond a disk herniation at the L5 of S1 level. Mimics of lumbosacral radiculopathy include piriformis syndrome, exertional compartment syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. Healthcare providers, including doctors of chiropractic, are trained in differential diagnosis to distinguish a particular disease or condition from others with similar symptoms using the patient’s detailed history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Muscle & Nerve, May 2024
Asthma and Pregnancy
An analysis of data concerning nearly 777,000 women revealed that asthma is associated with a 12% increased likelihood of requiring fertility treatments to conceive and up to an 8% elevated risk for miscarriage. European Respiratory Society, September 2024
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Ultra-processed foods are food products that include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life. According to a study that looked at over a decade of health and diet data concerning more than 300,000 adults, for every ten percentage points that ultra-processed foods comprise an individual’s total caloric intake, their risk for type 2 diabetes rises by 17%. Current estimates show that roughly half of all calories consumed by the average American are from ultra-processed foods. The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, March 2024
Both Moderate-and High-Intensity Exercise Benefit Parkinson’s Patients
For patients with Parkinson’s disease, a recent study found that both moderate- and high-intensity exercise are effective for improving motor symptoms, cardiorespiratory fitness, and fatigue levels.
Journal of Applied Physiology, March 2024
Journal of Applied Physiology, March 2024
Falling for Financial Scams May Signal Potential Alzheimer's Disease
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Southern California observed that seniors who scored poorly on an assessment that gauges their vulnerability to finance exploitation had a thinner entorhinal cortex. The entorhinal cortex is an area of the brain crucial for memory and emotional regulation. Past research has shown this portion of the brain thins before most other Alzheimer’s symptoms are present. Cerebral Cortex, September 2024
Anemia Raises Preeclampsia Risk
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure that can cause serious health problems for mothers and babies if left untreated. In a recent study that included 337 expectant mothers, researchers observed that those with anemia had an elevated risk for preeclampsia. It’s estimated that as high as 25% of women experience anemia during pregnancy. Nutrition and Health, October 2024
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This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
