Articles tagged with: Evidence-Based Reviews
According to literature review published in the Journal of Family Medicine in the February 2008 issue, “Patients who used pedometers walked more, lost weight without dieting, and improved their systolic blood pressure“.
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Duct tape is at least as effective as traditional cryotherapy for removal of wart.
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There is unclear evidence stating that Ginger would treat symptoms of common cold, but there is little evidence to suggest that Ginger juice may have antihistaminergic and anticholinergic effects that may help during common …
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Prior BCG vaccination have variable effect on PPD results. It varies with age at vaccination, number of years since the BCG vaccination, number of times vaccinated, and number of PPD performed. When evaluating Positive …
Is it true that high dietary calcium intake promote weight loss?
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High dietary calcium intake does not promote weight loss.
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Although energy balance is the key element in weight regulation, several studies suggested that calcium metabolism …
Is it true? A baby Aspirin daily helps prevent vascular events (MI/Stroke) in all patients.
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Aspirin decreases the incidence of coronary heart disease in adults who are at increased risk for heart disease. There …
Does Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone reduce the risk of fractures in at-risk patient?
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The calcium and Vitamin D supplementation alone does not cause significant reduction in risk of fractures in at risk women. …
