Electroacupuncture May Aid Depression-Related Insomnia
Quality of sleep significantly improved compared with standard care alone or sham acupuncture
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
FDA Cracks Down on Honey-Based Products Tainted With Undeclared Drugs
The products were being promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and online marketplaces, and possibly in some retail stores.
PT Noninferior to Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscal Tear
Exercise-based physical therapy noninferior to arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscal tear with regard to patient-reported knee function
Nonmedical Interventions May Improve Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes
Hemoglobin A1C may be lowered by interventions addressing food, education, housing
Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Chronic Tension-Type Headaches
Responder rate higher with true acupuncture (needling to achieve deqi sensation) versus superficial acupuncture (sham control)
Short-Term Improvement in Chronic Pain for Oral Cannabinoids
Moderate improvement in pain severity and response for products with high THC-to-CBD ratios, but side effects are seen
Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions Increased During the Past Decade
Melatonin is a widely available over-the-counter dietary supplement used as a sleep aid for both adults and children.
Warning Letters Sent to Companies Marketing Delta-8 THC Products as Treatments
The FDA has expressed serious concerns related to the potential health effects for patients who have consumed delta-8 THC products.
Hidden Drugs Found in Supplements Promoted for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Laboratory analyses revealed certain Artri and Ortiga products contain undeclared drug ingredients.
Local Interventions Can Reduce Opioid Rx After Urologic Surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis show direct interventions have a greater impact on opioid prescribing than indirect interventions
