Ann E Stapleton Evid Based Med. 2013;18(3):110-111. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common clinical problem that often recurs, leading to the institution of preventive measures for recurrent UTI (rUTI).[1,2] Antimicrobial prophylaxis is highly effective, but risks adverse effects and induction of resistance.[1,2] These considerations and widespread increases in antimicrobial resistance have intensified interest in […]
Pierre-Alexandre Krayenbuehl Evid Based Med. 2013;18(4):e31 Could an apple a day keep the doctor away? The world’s first multicentre trial addressed this question and found that a simple treatment lacked effect in common cold.[1] Can an iron pill a day keep fatigue away? Iron is one of the cornerstones of cellular function being key in […]
Jeremy P Dwyer Evid Based Med. 2013;18(4):141-142. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common; over half of all adult women will have a UTI, with a third having recurrent UTI. Women at higher risk of developing recurrence are older, postmenopausal, and incontinent and have cystocoeles with high postvoid residual volumes.[1] Preventative strategies using prophylactic antibiotics may […]
Diego G. Peroni Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;13(3):287-292. Abstract Purpose of review We reviewed the scientific publications in the last 2 years on the connections between vitamin D and food allergy, and endeavor to focus on the possible indications for supplementation in order to prevent allergies. Recent findings Ecological studies have suggested a possible […]
A Prospective Study R. H. de Roest Int J Clin Pract. 2013;67(9):895-903. Abstract Background and aim: Current treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is suboptimal. Fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) may trigger gastrointestinal symptoms in IBS patients. Our aim was to determine whether a low FODMAP diet improves symptoms in IBS patients. Methods: […]
The Healthy Eating Index 2005 and Risk for Pancreatic Cancer in the NIH–AARP Study Hannah Arem J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013;105(17):1298-1305. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background Dietary pattern analyses characterizing combinations of food intakes offer conceptual and statistical advantages over food- and nutrient-based analyses of disease risk. However, few studies have examined dietary patterns and […]
Norra MacReady Oct 09, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812388 Sad news for sleep-deprived parents: probiotics may not quiet their colicky babies, a new meta-analysis suggests. Evidence is still insufficient “to support probiotic use to manage colic, especially in formula-fed infants, or to prevent infant crying,” lead author Valerie Sung, MPH, and colleagues report in an article published […]
Effects of chocolate on cognitive function and mood: a systematic review Andrew Scholey A systematic review was conducted to evaluate whether chocolate or its constituents were capable of influencing cognitive function and/or mood. Studies investigating potentially psychoactive fractions of chocolate were also included. Eight studies (in six articles) met the inclusion criteria for assessment of […]
Omega-3 PUFA as Biomarkers: Plasma Levels Predict Mortality, CV Events in CHS Analysis Steve Stiles Apr 03, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781894 BOSTON — The highest levels of plasma phospholipid omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), as measured in >2500 older adults initially without coronary heart disease or a history of stroke, predicted the lowest mortality in […]
Taking soy supplements won’t improve quality of life for postmenopausal women.
Chest 2013 Oct 01;144(4)1340-1345, AMWJ Schols Commentary By David Rakel, MD, FAAFP Nutrition Treatment for COPD: Practical Suggestions It is a relatively unexpected finding that nutrition can play a role in improving function and reducing the progression of COPD. Although this review discusses a rather complicated interplay between nutrients and lung function, the following take-home […]
Published: Oct 4, 2013 | Updated: Oct 4, 2013 By John Gever Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ECTRIMS/42063 Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. This study suggests that higher sodium intake is […]
Adela Hruby, James B. Meigs, Christopher J. O’Donnell, Paul F. Jacques, Nicola M. McKeown Diabetes Care 2013 Oct; DC_131397. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc13-1397 Abstract Objective: To assess 7-yr associations between magnesium intake and incident prediabetes and/or insulin resistance (IR), and progression from these states to type 2 diabetes. Research Design and Methods: In 2,582 community-dwelling participants 26–81 yrs […]
Published: Oct 3, 2013 By Ed Susman Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ECTRIMS/42036 Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Among patients with multiple sclerosis treated with interferon beta-1b, low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels […]
Published: Oct 7, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/42120 Overall, the evidence is insufficient to recommend the use of probiotics to prevent or treat colic in babies, especially in those who are formula fed, a systematic review and meta-analysis found. Six of the 12 randomized trials that were reviewed suggested that probiotics reduced crying and six did […]
Cinnamon lowers the levels of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels and increases HDL-C; however, it has no effect on hemoglobin A1C.
Published: Oct 2, 2013 | Updated: Oct 2, 2013 By Nancy Walsh Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/42007 Action Points Note that this small randomized trial demonstrated that fish oil, in addition to standard therapy, increased the remission rate in new-onset rheumatoid arthritis. Be aware that larger studies in other populations will be needed to validate the use […]
Reference: “Clinical effects of diet supplementation with DHA in pediatric patients suffering from cystic fibrosis,” Leggieri E, De Biase RV, et al, Minerva Pediatr, 2013 Aug; 65(4): 389-98. (Address: Centro Fibrosi Cistica Regione Lazio, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. E-mail: emanuela.leggieri@gmail.com ). Summary: In a study involving pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis, supplementation with the omega-3 […]
IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Feb 25, S Worcester Full Story at Practice Update: http://www.practiceupdate.com/Explore/News/?id=1909 (André’s note: but then there is this to consider….….Conclusions: Higher dietary calcium from nondairy or dairy sources is independently associated with a lower kidney stone risk.The Journal of Urology Dietary Calcium From Dairy and Nondairy Sources, and Risk of Symptomatic Kidney […]