It has been reported that, under the ardent anti-vax Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named Lousiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham as its new ...

Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare but potentially devastating condition that can result in permanent neurologic deficits if not diagnosed promptly. This case report presents a 48-year-old female ...

It is a long time ago; I guess some 25 years. I had received an invitation by the German Green Party to give a lecture in Hannover on so-called alternative medicine (SCAM). As I wanted to re-visit ...

The aim of this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to analyze the effect of using Bach's emergency compound, Five-Flower essence, on the stress level of mothers with ...

Taekwondo (TKD) and Tai Chi (TC) are promoted for enhancing the health of older people, yet few studies have compared their effects across multiple domains. This study aimed to compare the effects of ...

Clinical trials of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) - and of course other treatments as well - are often poorly designed. If you don't believe me, read some of my pervious posts; I have written ...

Low back pain (LBP) is a significant public health issue due to its high prevalence and associated disability burden. Clinical practice guidelines recommend non-pharmacological/non-surgical ...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic pain condition that significantly impairs quality of life and is often treated with interventions that carry risks or provide limited relief. Reiki, a ...

Two days ago, the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) published an announcement; here are its 'key points': The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have ...