Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Medical Cannabis patients who feel 'high' report greater symptom relief but increased negative side effects

In a new study titled, “Understanding Feeling ‘High’ and Its Role in Medical Cannabis Patient Outcomes,” published in the journal, Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers at The University of New Mexico, in collaboration with Releaf App™ found thReadmore

HEALING MOVES: UM OFFERS NEW PRE-DANCE THERAPY CONCENTRATION

MISSOULA – One magical moment can change the trajectory of a life. Take what happened to Seely Garrett.Readmore

How Buxu Tongyu Granule Alleviates Myocardial Ischemia by Activating Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Soluble Guanylate Cyclase to Inhibit Abnormal Vasomotion

This study investigated the pharmacological effects of BXTY in the treatment of myocardial ischemia in a mouse model. This findings demonstrate that BXTY can alleviate the symptoms of myocardial ischemiaReadmore

Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe.

Traditional medicine encompasses the healing knowledge, skills and practices used by a variety of cultures and groups.Readmore

Heated yoga may reduce depression symptoms, according to recent clinical trial

In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group.Readmore

Core strength - transforming physiotherapy education in Vietnam

High-quality physiotherapy is essential for improving outcomes for people with health conditions like cerebral palsy, stroke and traumatic brain injury.Readmore

Chinese medicine herb may have the power to help heart attack patients

A plant-based compound purified from the traditional Chinese herb, Astragalus, has the potential to improve the outcome of heart attack patients, new research has revealed.Readmore

South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care.

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans.Readmore

Kinesiology Professor making inroads in the brain-circulatory connection

Stephen Klassen studies the language of the brain, specifically how the brain ‘talks’ to a large network of blood vessels that regulate blood pressure and blood flow in humans.Readmore

Drug to Treat Cannabis Use Disorder Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD)Readmore

UWA research drives new wellbeing focus in audiology care

A new training program informed by research at The University of Western Australia is empowering clinical audiologists to deliver mental health support to adults with hearing loss.Readmore

Hormone Therapy Plus Current Treatments Improves Survival in Prostate Cancer

Combining a new hormone therapy drug with chemotherapy and another hormone therapy increased overall survival in patients with high-volume.Readmore

After years of depression, gentle electromagnetic stimulation of the brain may provide relief

Kate Kelly described it as a dense fog lifting – a fog that had enveloped her for three decades.Readmore

Audiologist awarded for research into demand for hearing services

An Audiologist has helped to shape new clinics for people with hearing problems after looking into who needs them most.Readmore

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NURSING, KINESIOLOGY AND IMAGING SCIENCES PROGRAMS

Morehead State University is proud to announce that it has been awarded $3 million in federal funding for its nursing, kinesiology, and imaging sciences programs.Readmore

Walter Reed Audiology and Speech Pathology Center Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for MHS beneficiaries

Although World Hearing Day is observed just one day during the year, the Audiology and Speech Pathology Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)Readmore

WHO promotes access to ear and hearing care in communities

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new Primary ear and hearing care training manual today to assist countries in building the capacity of their health workforce to provide ear and hearing care at the community level.Readmore

Assam govt to host first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine

In a bid to promote traditional medicines at the Global Level, Assam government will host the first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)Readmore

WHO rolls out new holistic way to measure early childhood development

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new package of measures, the Global Scales for Early Development (GSED), to monitor the development of young children at population level up to three years of age.Readmore

$3M NIH grant will fund next steps of research on dance & brain health

Wake Forest University and Wake Forest University School of Medicine will receive $3 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)Readmore

The First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit

The First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will take place on 17 and 18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.Readmore

New member of the Primary Registry Network: International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (ITMCTR)

This week the International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (ITMCTR) became a member of the Primary Registry Network of ICTRP.Readmore

Closing in on New Treatments for Prostate Cancer

One in seven men are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes.Readmore

Department of Integrative Medicine inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya jointly inaugurated the Integrative Medicine Centre at Safdarjung Hospital today.Readmore

PROFESSOR COMPLETES FINAL PROTOTYPE OF REVOLUTIONARY NEW TRAINER

Comprehensive strength training is now more accessible than ever with Dr .David Peterson’s new total body trainer.Readmore

HRT could ward off Alzheimer’s among at-risk women

Hormone Replacement Therapy could help prevent Alzheimer’s Dementia among women at risk of developing the disease, new research shows.Readmore