Herpes :: Aloe vera and Genital herpes
Limited evidence from human studies suggests that 0.5% extract from Aloe vera in a hydrophilic cream may be an effective treatment of genital herpes in men (better than aloe gel or placebo).
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Psoriasis :: Aloe vera and Psoriasis vulgaris
Evidence from one human trial suggests that 0.5% extract from aloe in a hydrophilic cream is an effective treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.
Stomatitis :: Aloe vera and Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis)
There is weak evidence from two studies that treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers of the mouth with aloe gel may reduce pain and increase the amount of time between the appearance of new ulcers.
Ulcers :: Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers
An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
Migraine :: Migraines headaches untreated in teens
While migraine headaches are common in teen-agers, they are substantially under-treated, concludes a study of nearly 19,000 12-to-19-year-olds.
Diabetes :: Chromium of no help for poorly controlled diabetes
Contrary to expectations, high-dose chromium supplementation does not improve blood-sugar control or other parameters in obese patients with poorly controlled, insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
Pregnancy :: Antiviral helpful for genital herpes in pregnancy
Treatment with the antiviral drug valacyclovir, sold as Valtrex, curbs recurrent bouts of genital herpes in pregnant women, a study shows. Moreover, no safety concerns were identified in mothers, fetuses, or neonates exposed to the drug.
Biofeedback :: Biofeedback best for common type of constipation
Study findings indicate that biofeedback is far more effective than laxatives in relieving constipation caused by inappropriate contraction or inability to relax the pelvic floor muscles during defecation — what doctors call “pelvic floor dyssynergia.”
Stroke :: Neck artery treatment
Patients who underwent a minimally invasive procedure to reduce their risk of a stroke by clearing plaque from neck arteries had unexpected gains in memory and mental skills, according to a study that will be presented today at a medical conference in Toronto.
Health :: Best Health Articles in March 2006
Following are the best health articles in March 2006: