Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · Mar 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of raw milk on lactose intolerance: a randomized controlled pilot study.
This pilot study aimed to determine whether raw milk reduces lactose malabsorption and/or lactose intolerance symptoms relative to pasteurized milk. ⋯ Raw milk failed to reduce lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance symptoms compared with pasteurized milk among adults positive for lactose malabsorption. These results do not support widespread anecdotal claims that raw milk reduces the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
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Annals of family medicine · Mar 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialFive-week outcomes from a dosing trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain.
This trial was designed to evaluate the optimal dose of massage for individuals with chronic neck pain. ⋯ After 4 weeks of treatment, we found multiple 60-minute massages per week more effective than fewer or shorter sessions for individuals with chronic neck pain. Clinicians recommending massage and researchers studying this therapy should ensure that patients receive a likely effective dose of treatment.