Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Lack of evidence for effect of PT on venous leg ulcer healing

(HealthDay)—Further research is needed to examine the effect of physical therapy or exercise on healing and quality of life in patients venous leg ulcers (VLUs), according to research published online Dec. 17 in JAMA Dermatology.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Exercise for depression: Some benefits but better trials are needed

Exercise may benefit people suffering from depression, according to an updated systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The authors of the review found evidence to suggest that exercise reduces symptoms of depression, ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Few PT interventions effective for knee osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—Only a few physical therapy (PT) interventions are effective for knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis, specifically exercise and ultrasonography, according to a review published in the Nov. 6 issue of the Annals ...

Oncology & Cancer

Interventions helpful for breast cancer-induced menopause

(HealthDay)—Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physical exercise improve endocrine and urinary symptoms as well as physical functioning in patients with breast cancer treatment-induced menopause, according to research ...

Health

Exercise and attitude may be thermostat for hot flashes

(Medical Xpress) -- Attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women, according to Penn State researchers, who identified two types of women -- one experiences more hot flashes after physical activity, ...

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