Allen Wood

N-acetylcysteine intake is associated with improved cerebral mitochondrial function, decreased central oxidative and nitrosative stress, reduced neuroinflammation, alleviation of endoplasmic reticular stress and suppression of the unfolded protein response. Coenzyme Q10, which acts as a superoxide scavenger in neuroglial mitochondria, instigates…[Read more]

Patient pain was measured with Numeric rating scale.

Patients with higher self-rating anxiety scores (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.87-0.97) were less likely to have higher family satisfaction for their family member dyad. However, those with mild perceived pain (OR 5.21, 95% CI 1.97-13.80) were more likely to have higher family satisfaction for their…[Read more]

According to this study A study of adults age 70 or older without major comorbidities showed that treatment with vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids, or a strength training exercise program didn’t result in clinically significant changes in blood pressure, nonvertebral fractures, physical performance, infection rates, or cognitive function.According…[Read more]

Given concerns about staff burnout and distress, the Chief of the Department of Medicine sponsored the Physician Wellbeing program making it cost-free for doctors at a large academic medical setting. Ninety doctors registered within the 1-year pilot project time frame. Following a Mind-Body Medicine online and Mindful Medical Practice workshop a…[Read more]