AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIntegrative Care: Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician Vadim Dekhtyar’s new book offers tools for coping with illness and uncertainty, drawing on his work with patients facing vision loss. Supplement Scrutiny: Doctors are questioning the scientific basis and safety of cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s new supplement, which combines 32 ingredients and makes broad health claims. Acupuncture Research: A trial is examining laser acupuncture for fatigue and body-position awareness in people with chronic low-back pain; a separate study protocol will test electrical stimulation of acupuncture points for osteoporosis-related pain. Ayurveda: A community-based program in Haryana reported quality-of-life improvements among older participants, while a new clinic in Chennai is combining Ayurveda with diabetes care. Patient Safety: A report that a doctor was struck off after prescribing potentially fatal alternative treatment to a cancer patient underscores the risks of replacing proven care.
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