A recent study compared the effectiveness of NSAIDs compared to Homeopathic remedies for ankle sprains. The study consisted of 449 participants who experience ankle sprains. These participants were treated with 1 of 3 homeopathic products: Traumeel ointment, Traumeel gel, or diclofenac gel for 14 days. For all three remedies patients reported similar recovery periods and […]
New Study Shows Vitamin C can Help fight Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
The results of a new study have shown that vitamin C can help avoid bone loss and fight Osteoporosis. Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine conducted an experiment on three groups of mice. Two of the groups had their ovaries removed – a procedure that reduced bone density. The mice in one of these […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
Beware of Fake Online Pharmacies, FDA Warns
The FDA recently issued a warning about the emerging threat of phony online pharmacies. Central to their warning was a study compiled by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The study investigated more than 10,000 online pharmacies and found that 97% violated laws and/or safety standards. With such a vast majority of online pharmacies […]
Study Links Vitamin D to Brain Health
A new study, published in Neurology last week, has linked vitamin D to brain health. The study was actually a comprehensive review of 37 previous studies that all examined vitamin D levels and cognition in primarily older patients (most were 65 years or older). The results of the review showed a positive link between vitamin […]
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