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HEALTHBEAT SHOW NOTES .... Episode #54 - Recorded July 21, 2006Hello
and welcome to this week’s edition of HealthBeat, Chiropractic OnLine Today’s
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Course of Disc Morphology A
study in the June 15, 2006 edition of the journal Spine looked at a method to
describe the 14-month development of disc-related MRI findings in patients with
sciatica receiving active conservative treatment. Previous
studies of disc changes over time have reported reduction of herniations in 35%
to 100% of cases. This wide range may be explained by differences in patient
populations and classifications used to describe disc herniations. Data
were obtained from patients with radicular pain who were randomly allocated into
one of two active conservative treatment regimens lasting 8 weeks. In
all, 154 patients were included in this study (70 women and 84 men; range, 18-65
years). It was possible to identify the symptomatic disc level in 90% of
patients. Extrusions
or sequestrations were more common in individuals younger than 45 years and in
men. Men were also more likely to have nerve root compromise. Only 3% of bulges
and 38% of focal protrusions improved, whereas 75% to 100% of broad-based
protrusions, extrusions, and sequestrations improved. Nerve root compromise
improved in 21% to 80% depending on the disc contour. Neither
type of treatment nor age had any effect on the development of MRI findings over
time. However, nerve root compromise was more likely to improve in men. The
study concluded that this classification system could be used to identify the
majority of symptomatic disc levels. At 14 months, the MRI outcome was generally
good for disc herniations and nerve root compromise. Nerve root compromise had
the best MRI prognosis if the disc was extruded at baseline. There were
significant differences between men and women in relation to baseline findings
as well as in relation to development of MRI findings over time. Surf
to our Show Notes for more about this study - http://www.spinejournal.com/pt/re/spine/abstract.00007632-200606150-00017.htm;jsessionid=Gq2p2rnykTVyGdy23hZrSGWn4Lt9ZHLzkmr9Z00XRcZ1CQ4TkwqK!-1243080020!-949856145!8091!-1 Back
Pain and Physical Fitness in Adolescents A
study in the July 1, 2006 edition of the journal Spine looked at the connections
between back pain, physical activity, and physical fitness. A
high physical fitness level, and especially muscle endurance in the back
muscles, is associated with lower risk of back pain, but little is known about
other types of physical fitness and back pain in adolescents. Back
pain was reported by 43% of the girls and 37% of the boys. Back pain was
associated with low isometric muscle endurance in the back extensors, and the
highest quartile had a lower risk of back pain within the last month. No
associations were found to aerobic fitness, functional strength, flexibility, or
physical activity level after adjustment for muscle endurance. More girls than
boys experienced back pain, and it was more common in taller adolescents. The
study concluded that children with high isometric muscle endurance were less
likely to report back pain. No other measures of physical fitness or level of
self-reported physical activity were linked to back pain reporting. Surf
to our Show Notes for a link to this study’s abstract - http://www.spinejournal.com/pt/re/spine/abstract.00007632-200607010-00018.htm;jsessionid=Gq2p2rnykTVyGdy23hZrSGWn4Lt9ZHLzkmr9Z00XRcZ1CQ4TkwqK!-1243080020!-949856145!8091!-1 Intellihealth
Health News of the Week The
health site Intellihealth recently recapped the following health news items of
interest: Acetaminophen
and Liver Damage In
the first Intellihealth News Item - High doses of a popular over-the-counter
pain reliever could damage your liver. A study published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association found that people taking the maximum dose of
acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Tylenol -- daily for a short period
had abnormal liver test results. At
the end of the study, nearly 40% of the people taking acetaminophen had test
results that could signal liver damage. Another study is underway to determine
whether acetaminophen's effects on the liver continue if the drug is taken for
longer periods of time, or if the body eventually adapts to the dose, The
Associated Press reports. The
AP further warn that acetaminophen is an ingredient in many over-the-counter
remedies, such as cold medicines, so people should read OTC labels to be sure
they're not overdosing on acetaminophen. As
always, COT’s HealthBeat recommends discussing any medications presently being
taken with a qualified healthcare professional before changes are made. Breast
Milk Helps Preemies In
the next Intellihealth news item - Feeding premature babies breast milk while
they're still in the hospital could help their mental development later on. A
study published in the journal Pediatrics looked at 1,035 very low birthweight
babies -- those weighing only 2 or The
babies fed breast milk scored better on mental development tests at age 18
months than babies who got only formula, even after factors like income and
education were taken into consideration. The
more breast milk the babies got, the better their scores. The researchers say
that the ingredients in breast milk, particularly fatty acids, help the babies'
brains develop correctly, The Associated Press reports. For
more information about these Intellihealth stories, surf to our Show Notes for a
link to expanded coverage - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC277/333/9254/468239.html?d=dmtICNNews As
always, please surf to our Podcast Show Notes at ChiropractiRadio.com
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nutritional or exercise lifestyle modifications with a qualified healthcare
professional. Health
Corner –In
this edition of HealthBeat’s Chiropractic Corner, we present an interview with
Dr. Karl Kranz. Dr. Kranz is a
chiropractor and has been the Executive Director of the New York State
Chiropractic Association since 1988. He
also is a lawyer, specializing in Healthcare law. Today
Dr. Kranz will be discussing the role of Practice Guidelines and Evidence Based
Medicine in today's healthcare. Thank
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