February 2013 | Geriatrics and Infectious Diseases

2013 | February, NDNR Issues

feb13.pdf_1_thumbEvaluation of Gait Disorders in the Elderly……………………………..>> cover
Thomas A. Kruzel, ND


Heart Failure From AF: Case Report of a 78-Year-Old Woman…………………………>> bottom of cover
Jeremy Mikolai, ND


 

The Current Healing Crisis—Part 4…………………….>>8
Robert B. Kellum, ND, PhD, MSOM/LaC, LMT
Why science is not monolithic concludes this 4-part series.


Echinacea………………………………………>>18
Steven M. Szczepanek, PhD, MS
Eric Secor, ND, PhD, MPH, MS, LAc
Have translational research outcomes altered the use of this antibacterial and immune-modulating phytotherapeutic?


Clinical Uses for a Novel Form of Bioavailable Curcumin……………………>>12
Gaetano Morello, ND
A water-dispersible turmeric colloid safely increases plasma curcumin levels.


It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning……………………………….>>13
Helen Healy, ND
Proper diet and nutritional supplements cured myriad symptoms in a 66-year-old female.


New Guidelines Released for Screening of Cervical Cancer and Cervical Dysplasia………………………….>>14
Brandie Gowey, NMD
HPV screaning statistics and insight for focusing on
the obstacle to cure.


Acute and Chronic Recurrent Otitis Media……………………………………>>16
Jamie Oskin, ND
A case study of a 22-month-old boy and clinical pearls for treating chronic ear infections.


Geriatric Cognitive Decline……………..>>25
Stacie Deyglio, ND
An overview of senile dementia, age-related cognitive decline, and non-Alzheimer dementia with pearls for symptom diagnosis, evaluation, and therapeutics.


No Rash Decision Towards Phosphorus for Shingles……………………………………>>20
Joseph Kellerstein, ND
How one symptom finally led to phosphorus for a case of shingles.


Media Resources for NDs……………….>>21
Stacie Deyglio, ND
A review of current media resources for the
naturopathic industry.


Literacy + Numeracy + Health Literacy = the New Hidden Curriculum……………>>29
David J. Schleich, PhD
“Underpreparedness” and the task at hand to flesh out an often hidden curriculum.


Resistant or Not Resistant?…………….>>22
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG)
Herbal medicines for MRSA show antimicrobial actions and can decrease the resistance mechanisms that bacteria have so cleverly developed.


Homeopathy Meets Naturopathy…….>>26
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE
A close look at the parallel, historical paths of our two closely related professions.

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