Sentences with phrase «of alternative therapy for»

This study showed that 81 % of horse owners taking the survey were willing to try some sort of alternative therapy for their horses.

In a new Essay publishing 28 December in the open access journal PLOS Biology, Kristofer Wollein Waldetoft and Sam P. Brown of Georgia Institute of Technology propose that development of alternative therapies for mild infections could help slow the development and spread of antibiotic resistance, thereby preserving the drugs» effectiveness for use in severe infections.

«Given the absence to date of alternative therapies for patients with genotype 2 or 3 who have failed interferon therapy or for whom it is not an option, treatment with the new sofosbuvir regimen offers a vast improvement,» Dr. Jacobson says.

Dr. Lee has worked on numerous drug discovery projects related to traditional Chinese medicine, contributing significantly to the development of alternative therapies for substance abuse and for osteoarthritis.

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Many would argue that it's possible for her to feel better without taking drugs: she could try the «talking cure» (regular sessions with a counselor), or an alternative treatment such as herbal or light therapy If she goes to an M.D., though, she'll likely carry my a prescription for an antidepressant such as Prozac or Zoloft — one of these brave new medicines that promise such good results with so few side effects,

If you are worried that your teen is going to struggle to quit without having an alternative to substitute for cigarettes, then you might want to consider looking into the various methods of nicotine replacement therapy that are available.

Lisa managed to turn her own experiences of mental illness into a triumph; not just for herself, but for hundreds of others, by going around the country giving talks, by helping sufferers, sometimes people with no other voice or outlet at all, to create and publish art, and by providing people who find conventional therapies have not worked for them with an alternative therapy, and a good support network.

A new alternative to painkillers or heat therapy could be Jymmin, a mixture of working out on gym machines and free musical improvisation, jamming, developed by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) in Leipzig.

My colleague Victor DeFilippis of the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of the Oregon Health and Science University and I suggested a third alternative: viruses may originate genes, then colonize two different lineages — for example, bacteria and vertebrates.

The analysis suggests that alternative therapies for certain mild infections — which may be easier to develop — could indirectly slow development of antibiotic resistance in more dangerous bugs.

A new review looks at the evidence behind the effectiveness of complementary or alternative therapies - including probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, fiber, and herbal medicinal products - for the treatment of bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional constipation, and ulcerative colitis.

Whilst a preference for a (shortened) period of triple therapy remains in the guidance, we recommend that dual therapy with oral anticoagulation and clopidogrel may be considered as an alternative to triple therapy in selected AF patients at low risk of stent thrombosis or recurrent cardiac events.»

Researchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and Houston Methodist have developed an alternative treatment in which virus - specific cells protect patients against severe, drug - resistant viral infections.

«The new sofosbuvir therapy offers a much - needed alternative to standard therapy with interferon, which can cause significant side effects for hepatitis C patients,» says the study's lead investigator, Dr. Ira Jacobson, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Vincent Astor Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Weil concedes that evidence for many other promising alternative therapies remains thin, but he says he's encouraged that the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (nccam), a branch of the National Institutes of Health founded in 1992, has a $ 50 millalternative therapies remains thin, but he says he's encouraged that the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (nccam), a branch of the National Institutes of Health founded in 1992, has a $ 50 millAlternative Medicine (nccam), a branch of the National Institutes of Health founded in 1992, has a $ 50 million budget.

Natural botanical dietary supplements such as hops have become increasingly popular among women for postmenopausal symptoms, as they are perceived as a safer alternative to hormone therapy, which has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer.

As for the future, I look forward to significant changes in the medical paradigm, forced by relentless consumer demand for alternative therapies and the impending total collapse of the health - care system.

«With the results of this study, we encourage people to consider nonsurgical alternative therapies for fibroids, endometriosis and prolapse, which are leading causes of hysterectomy.»

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), once considered an effective yet risky alternative to drug therapy for blood cancer, has become more accessible and successful in a wide range of patients as a result of major advances in transplant strategies and technologies.

«If immune cell therapies for cancer or autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, for example) are going to be safe and effective alternatives to more traditional medications, we must gain control over the activity of the cells to reduce risks of toxicity to the patient,» said Roybal.

The American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) newly updated guideline of care for the management of adult and pediatric atopic dermatitis focuses on the management and control of the condition, the co-existence of allergic disease, and the use of alternative approaches to supplement medical therapies.

Broadly neutralizing antibodies may contribute to the deployment of long - acting antiretroviral therapy, which would be an attractive alternative for people who currently take daily medication to control their HIV.

Given the challenges of beta - cell transplantation, closed - loop technologies are, with continuing innovation potential, destined to provide a viable alternative for existing insulin pump therapy and multiple daily insulin injections.»

Alternative modes of drug administration may be needed to provide more effective therapy for patients.

Researchers have pursued alternative therapies for TB using a variety of animal models, including the zebrafish found in many pet stores and household aquariums.

Derivation of pluripotent stem cells, either of embryonic origin or following genetic reprogramming, has opened the path for an alternative source for epidermal cell therapy as these cells are both immortal and pluripotent, theoretically capable of providing any requested number of cells of any desired phenotype.

By understanding the role stem cells play in the repair of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, we are hoping to develop alternative therapies for acute injury and chronic diseases.

In an FDA statement, Richard Pazdur, MD, director of the agency's Oncology Center of Excellence, said that a careful review of the new dosing regimen shows that the benefits outweigh the risk: «Mylotarg's history underscores the importance of examining alternative dosing, scheduling, and administration of therapies for patients with cancer, especially in those who may be most vulnerable to the side effects of treatment.»

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Importantly, the authors also identified a combinatorial treatment that can kill the resistant cells, offering an alternative for the treatment of therapy - resistant tumors.

Activators of histone acetyltransferases (HAT) provide an alternative approach for the selective activation of gene expression, however little is known about the potential of HAT activators as drug therapies for PD.

Understanding epigenetic mechanisms and their contribution to the persistence of diabetic complications is critical because it could suggest alternative targets for therapy to halt and reverse complications.

Patient - specific stem cells may offer an alternative to embryonic stem cells that will skirt the need for immunosuppressive therapy as well as the social and political ramifications of embryonic stem cell research, but their utility extends far beyond such groundbreaking advances and will assist future clinical practice and patient care.

These findings have identified an alternative source of replacement tissue for use in human retinal cellular therapies, and provide a new in vitro cellular model system in which to study RPE diseases affecting human patients.

According to the Mayo Clinic there are a lot of alternative therapies that show promise for depression.

Erika's long - standing and unique method couples the principles of contemporary Pilates with alternative mind and body therapies for a balanced, holistic approach to well - being.

«Combined with traditional medicine, alternative therapies are important tools in treating the whole patient, not just a specific condition,» notes Marc Brodsky, MD, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Conn..

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News)-- Two alternative therapies — acupuncture and the Alexander technique — appear equally beneficial for the long - term relief of chronic neck pain, new research reports.

She is on the board of GreenMedInfo, Functional Medicine University, Pathways to Family Wellness, NYS Perinatal Association, and Fisher Wallace, Medical Director for Fearless Parent, and board member for Health Freedom Action and the peer - reviewed, indexed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

The choice to get this surgery isn't an easy decision for any woman to make, but after years of doctor visits, surgeries, and hospitalizations — and trying alternative remedies like pelvic floor therapy, massage, acupuncture, and yoga — she says she was ready to take her life back.

This study proved that yoga can be an effective alternative to hormone therapy for the treatment of insomnia during menopause.

The idea of interrupting pain signals is also the basis for another alternative therapy — transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).

HRT or hormone replacement therapy for decades has been a one - size - fits - all type of therapy, with many doctors unaware of natural alternatives such as bio-identical hormones like Natural Progesterone Cream for menopause, peri-menopause and PMS symptoms.

Ann Fonfa is a 25 - year holistic survivor of stage 4 breast cancer and founder of the Annie Appleseed Project, a non-profit that provides information and education on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies for cancer.

A multi-specialty Integrative Medical - Dental group practice Licensure: State of Maryland, July 1973, Dentistry District of Columbia, July 1973, October 1995, Dentistry District of Columbia, October 1995, Doctor of Naturopathy (registration) Academic Appointments: Howard University, School of Dentistry 1974 - 1978 Capital University of Integrative Medicine 1999 - 2005 Provost, Capital University of Integrative Medicine Professor, Department of Spiritual, Psycho - emotional Neurobiology Course Leader, Applied Neurobiology I and II Professional Organizations: (abbreviated) American Dental Association Academy of General Dentistry International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology American Academy of Neural Therapy American Academy of Environmental Medicine Holistic Dental Association Awards, Offices, Appointment, etc. (abbreviated) Cum Laude, U of Md., School of Dentistry 1973 Omicron Kappa Epsilon (National Dental Honor Fraternity) Board of Denticare, President 1978 - 1990 National Registry of Who's Who 2000 Metro Integrative Medicine Study Group 2000 National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, review panel 2001 President's Award for Excellence (CUIM) 2001 Journal of Capital University, co-editor 2001

In pursuit of combining traditional physical therapy with alternative modalities for the treatment of pain and dysfunction, she became an expert myofascial release practitioner completing her training under John Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB.

In the review, Dr. Kim Innes along with other researchers at the Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies at the University of Virginia Health Systems, reviewed studies on the effects of yoga on heart disease and metabolic syndrome published between 1970 and 2004.

Hudson, T. Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness.

Dr. Evans serves on the editorial advisory board of Bottom Line / Women's Health and as a peer reviewer for Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

Treatment of Migraine with Targeted Nutrition Focused on Improved Assimilation and Elimination Alternative Medicine Review 2001 (Oct); 6 (5): 488 — 499 ~ FULL TEXT This study was undertaken to assess the impact of three months of targeted nutritional therapy for migraine on health - related quality of life.