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"Tai chi moves may benefit those with type 2 diabetes"

The Courier Mail

Source: The Courier Mail

Published: 12 Feb 2010

Category: Other

Rating: (1 stars)

Keywords: education, program, tai, chi, type, 2, diabetes

what they said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

AN ancient form of Chinese exercise may hold hope for staving off a modern illness - type 2 diabetes, according to a university researcher.

The original article can be found at: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26709859-5003426,00.html

how did it rate? (more information)

Criteria Rating
Total Score 1 of 6
Novelty of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Availability of Treatment Satisfactory (?)
Treatment Options Not Applicable
Disease Mongering Not Applicable
Evidence Not Satisfactory (?)
Quantification of Benefits of Treatment Not Applicable
Harms of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Costs of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Sources of Information Not Satisfactory (?)
Relies on Press Release Not Applicable

what we said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

This is one study of many looking at Tai Chi and its potential benefits in improving health outcomes for people with conditions such as Type 2 diabetes. This story lacked detail in many of the Media Doctor assessment areas. There was no reference to whether the observed falls in BP, weight and blood sugar levels were significant. There was also no mention of treatment options, potential harms or costs.

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