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Critical review of myofascial trigger points (FMS)

by Richard Brassaw

“The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy”, 2006, provides a critical review of recent literature for Myofascial Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome. For anyone doing an in-depth study on the subject will benefit from this 48 page PDF article. It is directed towards medical professionals who want an overview of the most cited articles [...]


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Dopamine retention problem possible link to Parkinson’s disease

by Richard Brassaw

Neuroscientist researchers at Emory University found that mice with a reduced capacity to store dopamine developed symptoms that mimic Parkinson’s disease. The mice had a reduced amount of the gene VMAT2, which caused a loss of dopamine neurons, in addition to many of the other neurochemical features observed in Parkinson’s disease patients. The VMAT2 gene [...]


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Cognitive training, not memorization, benefits those with mild memory impairment

by Richard Brassaw

A study conducted by the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) sought to explore ways to improve cognitive skills of older adults. The researchers seeked to discover ways to help older individuals stay independent and take charge of their own lives. The study group consisted of 2,800 healthy, community dwelling older adults [...]


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PTSD and asthma link not likely to be genetically related

by Richard Brassaw

Previous studies have found a relationship between asthma and other anxiety disorders and a higher risk of depression. The reason(s) for the association between asthma and mental disorders is unknown. Researchers theorize asthma could increase the risk of anxiety disorders, or anxiety disorders might cause asthma, or there could be a common risk factors for [...]


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PTSD risk associated with variations of a specific gene

by Richard Brassaw

A central question in post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research is why some individuals are at a greater risk of developing the disorder than others who face similar levels of trauma exposure. Rebekah G. Bradley, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, studied the role the variations of the gene (polymorphisms) FKBP5 has in predicting PTSD symptoms [...]


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A lousy way to solicit donations

by Richard Brassaw

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a good organization and like all good organizations needs donations. Because organizations like this are exempt from the National Do Not Call list they do not hesitate to call you. And call you. And call you again and again. They’ll even keep calling those that have already agreed to [...]


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