Alternative Medicine Alert articles from June 2002

Alternative Medicine Alert archives from June 2002

Effect on strength and muscle mass.(Human Growth Hormone and Athletic Performance, part 1)
June 1, 2002... THE USE OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) BY ATHLETES CAME TO mass media attention with the arrest of several cyclists at the 1998 Tour de France. (1) HGH is one of several peptide hormones banned by the International Olympic Committee and the...

Red clover for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and hyperlipidemia.
June 1, 2002... IN THE UNITED STATES, NEARLY 85% OF MENOPAUSAL women complain of hot flashes, and 35% seek medical attention for it. (1) And although it's estimated that fewer than 40% of U.S. menopausal women start hormone replacement therapy (HRT), only 15%...

Deer velvet antler for enhancing sexual function and athletic performance.
June 1, 2002... THE DESIRE TO ENHANCE PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND SEXual prowess has been the subject of study and conjecture since the beginning of time. Both natural products as well as synthesized pharmaceutical agents, including anabolic steroids, have been...

CME questions.
June 1, 2002... 41. Athletes using human growth hormone (HGH) should be monitored for which of the following adverse effects? a. Carpal tunnel problems b. Insulin resistance and diabetic symptoms c. Excessive fluid retention d. All of the...

Vitamin A and hip fractures. (Clinical Briefs).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Source: Feskanich D, et al. Vitamin A intake and hip fractures among postmenopausal women. JAMA 2002;287:47-54. INGESTION OF TOXIC AMOUNTS OF vitamin A affects bone remodeling and can have adverse skeletal effects in animals. The...

Steroid use among adolescents.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "ANABOLIC STEROIDS" IS THE FAMILIAR NAME FOR SYNTHETIC SUBSTANCES RELATED TO THE male sex hormones (androgens). They promote the growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic...