Fibromyalgia Pain is Neuropathic and is a Neurogenic Disease!

“Today, it’s more widely accepted that fibromyalgia is primarily a neurogenic disease,” says Philippe Berenger, MD, a pain management specialist at Cleveland Clinic. “It still doesn’t explain the disease, but it’s a step forward.”

Why Fibromyalgia Is Neuropathic. Central sensitization is one explanation. Cleveland Clinic: Consult QD. March 8, 2016. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2016/03/why-fibromyalgia-is-neuropathic/?utm_campaign=qd+tweets&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=160308+fibromyalgia+neuropathic&dynid=twitter-_-qd+tweets-_-social-_-social-_-160308+fibromyalgia+neuropathic

New Cause For Asthma Found. May Result In More Treatments In Future!



For some people with asthma, current treatments fail to work. Now, researchers may have shed light on why this is, after uncovering an alternative cause for the respiratory condition that is not targeted with current medications.

Asthma: study may explain why some patients do not respond to treatment. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 19. 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309227.php?tw

Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care.



Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care

Harvard Health Publications. Daniel Pendick. October 16, 2015.

Healthy Diet Key To Health Later In Life In Those With Diabetes While Pregnant!



Following a healthy diet that is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains while low in salt and processed meat could reduce the risk of high blood pressure in later life for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, according to the results of a new study.

Healthy diet could lower hypertension risk for women with gestational diabetes. James McIntosh. Medical News Today. April 19, 2016.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309212.php

Antioxidants in Diabetes Medications May Fuel Spread of Cancer!

 

Antioxidants are purported as a crucial part of optimal health and frequently come up in discussions about disease prevention, but new research published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that the presence of these substances in type 2 diabetes medications may fuel the spread of cancer.

Antioxidants In Diabetes Medication May Actually Help Cancer Cells Spread Faster. Jaleesa Baulkman. Medical Daily. April 17, 2016. http://www.medicaldaily.com/antioxidants-diabetes-medication-cancer-cells-382247

Researchers Prove Sunscreen Prevents Skin Cancer!

 

In a first of a kind study, researchers have proven that sunscreen can prevent the development of melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

 Ohio State docs say sunscreen may reduce melanoma by 80 percent. WBNS-10TV. April 18, 2016. http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2016/04/18/osu-spf-30-study.html

Stem Cells Turned Pancreatic Beta Cells Block Diabetes In Mice!

 

For the first time, researchers have converted induced pluripotent stem cells - cells capable of turning into any other type of cell - into fully functioning pancreatic beta cells, and when transplanted into diabetic mice, they blocked the disease altogether.

Lab-grown human beta cells have blocked diabetes in mice for good. David Nield. Medical Daily. April 17, 2016. http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-grown-human-beta-cells-that-can-stop-diabetes-in-mice