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Volume 24, Number 3, 2010

 

The Nexus 

 

 

 

David D Palmer Health Sciences Library 

 

 

 

Volume 24 Number 3 2010 

 

 

 

CITATIONS OF INTEREST 

 

CAM and medical education. J Hart. Alternative and Complementary Therapies December 2009; 15(6):287-91 

 

Acid-base balance, health, and diet. S Horowitz. Alternative and Complementary Therapies December 2009; 15(6):292-7 

 

Diabetes: an integrative approach: a natural standard monograph. C Ulbricht. Alternative and Complementary Therapies December 2009; 15(6):302-14 

   

The obesity paradox, weight loss, and coronary disease. C Lavie et al. The American Journal of Medicine December 2009; 122(12):1106-14 

 

Physical activity, body mass index, and diabetes risk in men: a prospective study. L Siegel et al. The American Journal of Medicine December 2009; 122(12):1115-21 

 

Obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. N Botros et al. The American Journal of Medicine December 2009; 122(12):1122-7 

 

Fibromyalgia―the evolution of new treatment strategies for improving patient care. D Clauw ed. The American Journal of Medicine December 2009; 122(12A):S1-S58 

 

Radial neuropathies in wheelchair users. F Moore. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation December 2009; 88(12):1017-9 

 

Health-related behaviors in older adults: relationships with socioeconomic status. A Shankar et al. American Journal of Preventive Medicine January 2010; 38(1):39-46 

 

Standard tool for quantification in health impact assessment: a review. S Lhachimi et al. American Journal of Preventive Medicine January 2010; 38(1):78-84 

 

Branding the rodeo: a case study of tobacco sports sponsorship. P Ling et al. American Journal of Public Health January 2010; 100(1):32-41 

 

Human factors and ergonomic issues in a radiology reading environment.. K Siddiqui. Applied Radiology December 2009; 38(12S):18-21 

 

Effect of pilates training on people with fibromyalgia syndrome: a pilot study. L Altan et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation December 2009; 90(12):1983-8 

 

Effects of pediatric obesity on joint kinematics and kinetics during 2 walking cadences. S Shultz et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation December 2009; 90(12):2146-54 

 

Irritable bowel syndrome – the role of complementary medicines in treatment. M Pirotta. Australian Family Physician December 2009; 38(12):966-8 

 

Salt intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease: meta-analysis of prospective studies. P Strazzullo et al. BMJ (British Medical Journal) December 2009; 339(7733):1296 

 

Effect of a very low energy diet on moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea in obese men: a randomised controlled trial. K Johansson et al. BMJ (British Medical Journal) December 2009; 339(7734):1365 

 

Darwin’s illness revisited. J Hayman. BMJ (British Medical Journal) December 2009; 339(7735):1413-5 

 

Effect of listening to Nellie the elephant during CPR training on performance of chest compressions by lay people: randomised crossover trial. L Rawlins et al. BMJ (British MedicalJournal) December 2009; 339(7735):1429-31 

 

The most important of all the organs: Darwin on the brain. S Jacyna. Brain December 2009; 132(pt 12):3481-7

 

Evidence-informed management of chronic low back pain with lumbar strengthening and McKenzie exercise. V Mooney et al. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2008; 20(4):323-41

 

Comparison of risk factors predicting return to work between patients with subacute and chronic non-specific low back pain: systematic review. C Heitz et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1829-35 

 

No effect of traction in patients with low back pain: a single centre, single blind, randomized controlled trial of Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Therapy. J Schimmel et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1843-50 

 

Factors affecting disability and physical function in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis of L4–5: evaluation with axially loaded MRI. K Huang et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1851-7 

 

What is an acceptable outcome of treatment before it begins? Methodological considerations and implications for patients with chronic low back pain. H Lauridsen et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1858-66 

 

Comparison of neuropathic pain and neuronal apoptosis following nerve root or spinal nerve compression. M Sekiguchi et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1978-85 

Percutaneous approach to the upper thoracic spine: optimal patient positioning. E Bayley et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(12):1986-8 

 

Health care reform requires law reform. T Jost. Health Affairs 2009; 28(5):w761-w769 

 

Connecting the ivory tower to main street: setting research priorities for real-world impact. C Schur et al. Health Affairs 2009; 28(5):w886-w899 

 

The unhealthy state of health policy research. S Majumdar et al. Health Affairs 2009; 28(5):w900-w908 

 

Stroke after spinal manipulation of the neck: a case report. G Preutu et al. International Musculoskeletal Medicine December 2009; 31(4):149-53 

 

Lumbar nerve root pain: what works and what doesn’t? Z Rasul et al. International Musculoskeletal Medicine December 2009; 31(4):166-71 

 

Intra-observer and interobserver reliablility of one leg stand test as a measure of postural balance in low back pain patients. T Maribo et al. International Musculoskeletal Medicine December 2009; 31(4):172-7 

 

Carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasonographic imaging and pathologic mechanisms of median nerve compression. B Sucher. JAOA (The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association) December 2009; 109(12):641-7 

 

Musculoskeletal dysfunction and drop foot: diagnosis and management using osteopathic manipulative medicine. J Lavelle et al. JAOA (The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association) December 2009; 109(12):648-50 

 

The culture of academic medicine: faculty perceptions of the lack of alignment between individual and institutional values. L Pololi et al. JGIM (Journal of General Internal Medicine) December 2009; 24(12):1289-95 

 

The Vermont Diabetes Information System: a cluster randomized trial of a population based decision support system. C Maclean et al. JGIM (Journal of General Internal Medicine) December 2009; 24(12):1303-10 

 

When relatives and friends ask physicians for medical advice: ethical, legal, and practical considerations. G Eastwood. JGIM (Journal of General Internal Medicine) December 2009; 24(12):1333-5 

 

Attitudes of health care students about computer-aided neuroanatomy instruction. D McKeough et al. Journal of Allied Health Winter 2009; 38(4):189-95 

 

Attitudes of students in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy toward interprofessional education. M Rose et al. Journal of Allied Health Winter 2009; 38(4):196-200 

 

A multidisciplinary model of rural allied health clinical-academic practice: a case study. T Smith et al. Journal of Allied Health Winter 2009; 38(4):236-41 

 

Acupuncture: will ugly facts kill the beautiful theories? H Moffet. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine December 2009; 15(12):1263-4 

 

Acupuncture and temporomandibular disorders: a 3-month follow-up EMG study. S Rancan et al. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine December 2009; 15(12):1307-10 

 

Effects of Thai traditional massage on autistic children’s behavior. K Piravej et al. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine December 2009; 15(12):1355-61 

 

The correlation between craniovertebral angle, backpack weights, and disability due to neck pain in adolescents. C Cheung et al. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2009; 22(4):197-203 

 

Isometric endurance of the back extensors in school-aged adolescents with and without low back pain. O Johnson et al. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2009; 22(4):205-11 

 

Lower limb involvement in spinal function and low back pain. A McGregor et al. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2009; 22(4):219-22 

 

Is vibration truly an injurious stimulus in the human spine? T Hill et al. Journal of Biomechanics December 2009; 42(16):2631-5 

 

All leg joints contribute to quiet human stance: a mechanical analysis. M Günther et al. Journal of Biomechanics December 2009; 42(16):2739-46 

 

An exploration of Maitland’s concept of pain irritability in patients with low back pain. E Barakatt et al. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2009; 17(4):196-205 

 

Effectiveness of manual physical therapy for painful shoulder conditions: a systematic review. J Camarinos et al. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2009; 17(4):206-15 

 

A case study examining the effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy in a patient who met the clinical prediction rule for spinal manipulation. J Chen et al. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2009; 17(4):216-20 

 

The immediate effects of thoracic spine and rib manipulation on subjects with primary complaints of shoulder pain. J Strunce et al. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2009; 17(4):230-6 

 

The effectiveness of thoracic spine manipulation for the management of musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. R Walser et al. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 2009; 17(4):237-46 

 

Prevalence of low back pain in former rhythmic gymnasts. M Piazza et al. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness September 2009; 49(3):297-300 

Why doctors should get a life. C Foster. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine December 2009; 102(12):518-20 

 

What single change to your working life will restore your faith in medicine as a profession – and why? K Abbasi. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine December 2009; 102(12):554-6 

 

Grundgedanken zur funktionellen medizin. (Fundamental ideas on functional medicine). M Forte. Manuelle Medizin  December 2009; 47(6):418-22 

 

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders and stress-related health problems among percussionists. C Sandell et al. Medical Problems of Performing Artists December 2009; 24(4):175-80 

 

A rheumatologist let loose in a performing arts clinic: the spectrum of musicians’ complaints and their treatment. J Macfarlane et al. Medical Problems of Performing Artists December 2009; 24(4):185-7 

 

Exposure to low amounts of ultrasound energy does not improve soft tissue shoulder pathology: a systematic review. L Alexander et al. Physical Therapy January 2010; 90(1):14-25 

 

Some factors predict successful short-term outcomes in individuals with shoulder pain receiving cervicothoracic manipulation: a single-arm trial. P Mintken et al. Physical Therapy January 2010; 90(1):26-42 

 

Biomechanical characteristics of different regions of the human spine: an in vitro study on multilevel spinal segments. I Busscher et al. Spine December 2009; 34(26):2858-64 

 

FAST ERGO_X – a tool for ergonomic auditing and work-related musculoskeletal disorders prevention. I Nunes. Work 2009; 34(2):133-48 

 

The influence of job rotation and task order on muscle fatigue: a deltoid example. S Raina et al. Work 2009; 34(2):205-13 

 

Ergonomics and sitting at work. E Corlett. Work 2009; 34(2):235-8 

 

A revised back compressive force estimation model for ergonomic evaluation of lifting tasks. A Merryweather et al. Work 2009; 34(3):263-72 

 

Prevalence of work related upper limb disorders in hairdressers: a cross sectional study on the influence of working conditions and psychological, ergonomic and physical factors. E De Smet et al. Work 2009; 34(3):325-30 

 

Tai Chi workplace program for improving musculoskeletal fitness among female computer users. H Tamim et al. Work 2009; 34(3):331-8 

 

Description and clinical studies of a device for the instantaneous detection of office-place stress. J Levine et al. Work 2009; 34(3):359-64