The term alternative therapy refers to treatments that pose no, or only a low, risk of side effects and many can be very effective for pain relief. The therapies relieve pain or help you refocus your attention so that you do not feel as much pain or can find it easier to manage. Your internist […]
IntegriChain is leading life sciences commercial data and analytics company that helps patients start therapy faster and stay on therapy longer. Today they announced it has implemented more than 10 artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models and predictive analytics to its ICyte Platform. IntegriChain’s advancements in AI/ML and predictive analytics were recently highlighted in a Gartner […]
The growing number of surgical process is one of the critical factors that will trigger the growth of the infusion therapy devices market. Surgical procedures comprise manual and instrumental medical intervention, which are usually performed in ASCs and hospital clinical settings under anesthesia and with the aid of respiratory devices. Surgical procedures can be performed […]
Marijuana extracts appear to help children with autism, reducing their disruptive behavior while improving their social responsiveness, a new Israeli clinical trial reports. Kids treated with either a whole-plant cannabis extract or a pure combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and THC experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms, compared with a control group given a placebo, […]
FLASH: Pain is a common problem, so much so, deaths from opioid addiction are at an all-time high, killing an estimated 47,600 Americans in Y 2017. As of June 2017, opioids became the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Notably, massage is just one of many alternative pain treatments that can […]
Most of us are familiar with the 12-Step program to addiction treatment, as it is the cornerstone to the treatment and recovery methodologies used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and many other organizations. While these programs are generally effective and accepted by the professional psychological and recovery community, the 12-Step program is not the only […]
Men and Women all know that testosterone is related to strength and musculature. And that as we age, and testosterone levels drop, we become weaker, frailer, and our ability to build muscle tone wains. The Big Q: Is the same true when it comes to mental ability and fortitude, and could “senior moments” and other […]
Curcumin Joins an Elite Group in Clinical Trials for Cancer Prevention Turmeric, a Yellow curry spice used in Indian cuisine, has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin is one of the most well-studied bioactive ingredients in turmeric having over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and powerful […]
Health and Well-being Benefits of Spending Time in Forests: Systematic Review By Oh B, Lee KJ, Zaslawski C, Yeung A, Rosenthal D, Larkey L, Back M Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have reported that spending time in nature is associated with the improvement of various health outcomes and well-being. This review evaluated the physical and psychological benefits of a specific type […]
You Can Change Your Mind, You Can Change Your Life Experts in psychiatry and psychology have long believed that peoples’ personalities are set in early childhood and remain consistent throughout life. But, the latest scientific evidence contradicts this long-held assumption. These groundbreaking findings have shattered the false belief that people are locked into their negative […]
Stem Cells 101, the Value Proposition The Key purpose of stem cells is to maintain, heal and regenerate tissues wherever they reside in our body. This is a continuous process that occurs inside the human body throughout its life. If we did not have stem cells, our lifespan would be about 1 hour, because there […]
New Treatment Guidelines Stress Non-Drug Interventions for Back Pain In a recent NW-T’s article, doctors are increasingly starting to prescribe activity in combination with a wait-and-watch approach for back pain patients. On 14 February, the American College of Physicians also issued updated treatment guidelines for acute, subacute and chronic low back pain, now sidestepping medication […]
Karen Pence, “Art Therapy is Not Art & Crafts” Karen Pence wants people to know that art therapy is not arts and crafts. The wife of Vice President Mike Pence is a passionate advocate of art therapy. Now, she hopes to use her new public profile to raise awareness of the mental health profession and […]