Alternative Medicine Alert articles from May 2009

Alternative Medicine Alert archives from May 2009

Vitamin D and Tooth Loss in the Elderly--Have We Seen the Light?
May 1, 2009... Vitamin D and Tooth Loss in the Elderly--Have We Seen the Light? By Susan T. Marcolina, MD, FACP. Dr. Marcolina is a board-certified internist and geriatrician in Issaquah, WA; she reports no financial relationship to this field of study....

OD'ing on a Warfarin and Cranberry Cocktail?
May 1, 2009... OD'ing on a Warfarin and Cranberry Cocktail? Abstract & Commentary By Francis Brinker, ND. Dr. Brinker is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona; he is a retained consultant for...

"Comparatively, This Won't Hurt..."--Acu in the ED.
May 1, 2009... "Comparatively, This Won't Hurt..."--Acu in the ED Abstract & Commentary By Russell H. Greenfield, MD Synopsis: Results of this small pilot trial suggest that acupuncture analgesia in the ED may be both effective in managing pain...

A Child's Tears, Future Fears: Stress and Autoimmunity.
May 1, 2009... A Child's Tears, Future Fears: Stress and Autoimmunity Abstract & Commentary By Russell H. Greenfield, MD Synopsis: Results of this large, retrospective cohort investigation suggest that cumulative significant childhood stress and...

They Go Together Like Zinc and Copper--A Case Report.(Case study)
May 1, 2009... They Go Together Like Zinc and Copper--A Case Report Abstract & Commentary By Russell H. Greenfield, MD Synopsis: This report describes the unfortunate case of a woman who unwittingly exposed herself to moderately high-dose zinc...

CME Objectives/Questions.
May 1, 2009... CME Objectives After completing the program, physicians will be able to: a. present evidence-based clinical analyses of commonly used alternative therapies; b. make informed, evidence-based recommendations to clinicians about...