J Pediatr. 2014 Oct;165(4):849-54.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.06.058. Epub 2014 Aug 6. The link between serum vitamin D level, sensitization to food allergens, and the severity of atopic dermatitis in infancy. Baek JH, Shin YH, Chung IH, Kim HJ, Yoo EG, Yoon JW, Jee HM, Chang YE, Han MY. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between serum […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · July 29, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials evaluated the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). While the data for prebiotics and synbiotics in IBS were too sparse for conclusions, probiotics showed benefit in global IBS, […]
PracticeUpdate.com July 29, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This prospective study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the serological markers anti-tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin and anti-deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies for assessing mucosal recovery in children with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet. Duodenal biopsies and serology were taken before and 12 months after starting the diet in 150 […]
Story Source BY JOHN UPTON • July 22, 2014 • 10:51 AM Reduced carb intake among mice protected them from colon cancer. • Colorectal cancer is a scourge of modern times, killing 50,000 Americans every year. It’s responsible for a heavier death toll than any other cancer besides lung cancer and, when it comes to women, breast cancer. And […]
Date: July 17, 2014 Source: Cell Press Summary: Colorectal cancer has been linked to carbohydrate-rich western diets, but the underlying mechanisms have been unclear. A new study shows that gut microbes metabolize carbohydrates in the diet, causing intestinal cells to proliferate and form tumors in mice that are genetically predisposed to colorectal cancer. Treatment with […]
DrPerlmutter.com As I have discussed on many occasions in this forum, the process of inflammation is a cornerstone of virtually any degenerative condition in the human experience. This includes diseases like cancer, diabetes, coronary artery disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, arthritis, and so many more. So it’s really important that we take a step […]
Medscape Medical News Janis C. Kelly July 11, 2014 Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) lack definitive etiology, effective therapy, and evidence-based clinical guidelines, but World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) recommendations offer pragmatic guidance for clinicians. In the guidelines, published in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, the WGO review team, led by […]
Complementary and alternative medicine use by US adults with gastrointestinal conditions: Results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 07/11/2014 Clinical Article Dossett ML, et al. – The authors sought to elucidate the prevalence and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among US adults with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · August 06, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this review and meta-analysis, 14 records, which included 1182 patients with functional constipation, were evaluated retrospectively to determine the effect of probiotics on gut transit time, stool output, and constipation symptoms. The authors found that both Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus casei Shirota probiotics reduced whole-gut transit […]
Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2014 Jul;26(4):371-6. doi: 10.1097/BOR.0000000000000070. Cypers H1, Van Praet L, Varkas G, Elewaut D. Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Thirty years ago, the concept of microscopic gut inflammation in spondyloarthritis (SpA) was established. Over the past decade, there has been tremendous progress in the earlier diagnosis of SpA. In addition, it has been suggested […]
RESEARCH · July 29, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Authors reviewed literature from MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register through December 2013 and identified 14 randomized controlled trials that included 906 patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) evaluated for treatment with fiber. Pooled relative risk of remaining symptomatic after treatment with soluble fiber (not bran) […]
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, June 2014, Vol. 114, 470-479. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2014.098 Axel Müller, DO (Germany), MSc; Helge Franke, DO (Germany), MSc; Karl-Ludwig Resch, MD, PhD; Gary Fryer, PhD, BSc Abstract Context: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and often lifelong functional gastrointestinal disorder. There is a scarcity of effective management options for […]
Annals of Surgery, 06/09/2014 > Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Annals of Surgery: July 2014 – Volume 260 – Issue 1 – p 31–36 PubMed Reference Journal Reference Science Daily Article Fassov JL, et al. – IBS affects 3% to 22% of the population worldwide, but most patients continue to have symptoms despite treatment. The aim is to investigate […]
Published: Jun 9, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Being physically fit appears to boost gut microbial diversity, a study found. Note that athletes also consumed far more protein than controls, and this high protein intake correlated with bacterial diversity, suggesting that both diet and exercise are drivers of biodiversity in […]
MedPageToday.com Vitamin D Blog: Cancer Risk in IBD Published: Jul 8, 2014 By Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, MBBS, MPH , Massachusetts General Hospital Story Source In this Guest Blog, Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, MBBS, MPH, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, discusses his recent study on vitamin D and its relationship with cancer in patients with […]
The Telegraph HOME»HEALTH»HEALTH NEWS Story Source Eating full fat yogurt daily can reduce the risk of obesity by almost a fifth, research has suggested By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor7:45AM BST 31 May 2014 Eating full-fat yogurt daily could help you lose weight faster than eating low fat yogurt, surprising new research has shown. People who […]
Interview with Elizabeth Boham MD, MS, RD Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate talks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, about managing obesity from the stance of functional medicine. In Part 1, Dr. Boham describes functional medicine and how it is uniquely positioned to help the […]
Practice Research Research · May 28, 2014 Story Source PubMed Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this observational cohort study, the effect of prophylactic Lactobacillus acidophilus plus Bifidobacterium infantis probiotics was evaluated in very-low birth weight infants. Patients treated with probiotics demonstrated a decreased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis surgery, abdominal surgery, and hospital mortality. In addition, infants […]
Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dr. Francis Collins When thinking about your health, or the health of your children, you’re probably not thinking of the placenta. This often neglected, yet vital, pancake-shaped organ develops during pregnancy. It adheres to the inside surface of the uterus and guides development; partly maternal, partly fetal, it delivers food and oxygen […]
For this patient we used Standard Process’ Catalyn (6/d), Zypan (6/d), AF Betafood (9/d), Choline (6/d), and Livaplex (6/d). I also recommended my version of the Page Fundamental Diet Plan. I recommended she do this for three months, then we followed up with the diagnostic ultrasound. The findings are below. Also, please consider reading this article […]