Jan 2, 2025 · The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of existing literature to identify factors that contribute to high levels of satisfaction in chiropractic care. A comprehensive search was conducted to identify quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies exploring patient experience with chiropractic care. Forty-three studies were included in the review. The findings showed

Dec 28, 2024 · So-called alternatve medicine (SCAM) and the anti-vaccination conspiracy are - as we have seen so often here - closely related. Therefore, I feel that the case of Daniel Armstrong, a 35-year-old consultant psychiatrist, is worth reporting. Dr. Armstrong has been struck off the UK medical register for his promotion of conspiracy theories about COVID vaccinations.

Dec 31, 2024 · The year 2024 brought many disappointments. But let's not dwell on those, lets get in the mood for tonights celebrations! And what could be more fitting for that than a review of the positive cardiovascular effects of wine drinking? After all wine involves both aromatherapy as well as antioxidants, botanical medicine and naturopathy! As luck would

Jan 1, 2025 · 2024 is behind us - a good time, I think, to review what has been happening during that year. Plenty of horrible stuff, I'm sure, but let's look at the bright side. And, to be honest, I cannot complain: My wife and I are reasonably healthy, and we both enjoy life. I had the occasion

Dec 19, 2024 · “An American doctor invented a drug that claims to cure COPD within three days.” Does this announcement herald a medical sensation or a bogus and potentially dangerous falsehood? The inventors proudly opt for the former: “we have created a revolutionary pill that combines over 60 natural herbs specifically designed to treat respiratory diseases such as chronic

Dec 18, 2024 · "Crusade Against Naturopathy" (Kreuzzug gegen Naturheilkunde) is the title of a recent article (in German - so, I translated for you) published in 'MULTIPOLAR'. It is a defence of - no, not naturopathy - quackery. The authors first defend the indefencible Heilpraktiker. Subsequently, they address what they call 'The Homeopathy Controversy'. This …

Jan 15, 2025 · Removing the chest tube in cardiac patients after surgery is one of the worst experiences of hospitalization in the intensive care units. Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are available to control pain in these patients. This study aimed to investigate the combined effect of reflexology massage and respiratory relaxation on pain following chest tube removal

Jan 8, 2025 · This could well be one of the toughest jobs that I have ever tackled! But now it’s done. And I am glad! “Hitler’s Female Physicians – Women Doctors During the Third Reich and Their Crimes Against Humanity” (nothing to do with SCAM, sorry) is a collection of biographical sketches of female doctors who committed crimes against humanity during the Third Reich.

Dec 6, 2024 · In this case study, the authors describe an adult patient who struggled with persistent warts on the plantar surface of the foot for several years.All medical therapies were exhausted, so the patient turned to medical hypnosis as a last resort. The patient experienced complete resolution of all his warts after three sessions of medical hypnosis.

Oct 30, 2024 · I was recently invited to give a lecture to the local medical association in Graz Austria. It was a pleasure to be in Austria again and a delight to visit the beautiful town of Graz. They had given me the following subject: Mythen in der sogenannten Alternativmedizin [Myths of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM)] In my