Prolonged Breast-Feeding Promotes Psychological Health
Breast-feeding for <6 months was associated with increased risk for mental health problems during childhood and adolescence.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
May 5, 2010
Covering:
Oddy WH et al., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:568
Kramer MS., J Pediatr 2010 Apr; 156:523
Dietary Sugars and Lipid Metabolism
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Added sugar intake is associated with some markers of dyslipidemia.
Does Fruit and Vegetable Intake Prevent Cancer?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A large prospective study suggests that benefits are modest at best.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
May 4, 2010
Covering:
Boffetta P et al., J Natl Cancer Inst 2010 Apr 21; 102:529
Willett WC., J Natl Cancer Inst 2010 Apr 21; 102:510
Probiotics for Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Infants
Infants with allergic colitis from cow's milk–based formula improved more when <$EMPH_O>Lactobacillus<$EMPH_C> GG was added to hydrolyzed formula.
Tumor Necrosis Factor Antagonists May Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes in Inflammatory Disorders
Dermatology Summary and Comment
New findings increase hope that these anti-TNF agents will reduce risk in psoriasis patients.
The Chubby Baby Is No Longer the Healthy Baby
Baby fat and intrauterine environments might predispose a child to obesity.
Another Path to Lead Toxicity
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Some foodstuffs and culturally important compounds imported from India have high lead levels.
By Barbara Geller, MD
April 16, 2010
Covering:
Lin CG et al., Pediatrics 2010 Apr; 125:e828
Marketing to Children in the Supermarket
Food companies use cross-promotions to help sell unhealthy products to children.
By Robin Drucker, MD
April 14, 2010
Covering:
Harris JL et al., Public Health Nutr 2010 Mar; 13:409
Excess Weight Raises Risk for Liver Disease
General Medicine Summary and Comment
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And heavy drinking adds synergistically to the risk.
More on Obesity
Children who experienced regular family meals, adequate sleep, and limited screen-viewing time had a significantly lower prevalence of obesity.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
March 31, 2010
Covering:
Anderson SE and Whitaker RC., Pediatrics 2010 Mar; 125:420
Vitamin B6 and Colorectal Cancer
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A meta-analysis shows lower risk with higher B6 intake or blood levels.
Light-to-Moderate Drinking Isn't Associated with Excessive Weight Gain
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Normal-weight middle-aged-to-older women who were light-to-moderate drinkers were less likely to become overweight or obese than were their abstinent counterparts.
Omega-3s for Prodromal Psychosis
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
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A relatively safe intervention yields early positive results.
By Barbara Geller, MD
March 8, 2010
Covering:
Amminger GP et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2010 Feb; 67:146
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding for Severe Obesity in Teens
Gastric banding works in severely obese teens but is associated with significant risk for complications.
By F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
March 3, 2010
Covering:
O'Brien PE et al., JAMA 2010 Feb 10; 303:519
Livingston EH., JAMA 2010 Feb 10; 303:559
Sharing Cardiovascular Risk Information with Patients
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Patients benefit from getting their risk scores, but only if it's done repeatedly or reinforced with counseling.
By Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
March 3, 2010
Covering:
Sheridan SL et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 Feb 8; 170:230
Ahmad T and Mora S., Arch Intern Med 2010 Feb 8; 170:227
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
Compared with individuals who had the lowest blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, those who had the highest levels had lower risk for colorectal cancer.
By Douglas K. Rex, MD
February 26, 2010
Covering:
Jenab M et al., BMJ 2010 Jan 21; 340:b5500
Use of Metformin in Obese Adolescents
Weight loss at 1 year was not clinically significant.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 24, 2010
Covering:
Wilson DM et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2010 Feb; 164:116
Does Offering a Choice of Vegetables Affect Children's Consumption?
Offering a choice of vegetables at meals does not increase consumption.
By Robin Drucker, MD
February 17, 2010
Covering:
Zeinstra GG et al., Am J Clin Nutr 2010 Feb; 91:349
Obesity in America: How High Can It Go?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
One third of U.S. adults are obese, and the latest population-level data indicate no reversal of the upward trend.
By Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
February 17, 2010
Covering:
Flegal KM et al., JAMA 2010 Jan 20; 303:235
Gaziano JM., JAMA 2010 Jan 20; 303:275
Prevalence of Childhood Obesity Has Plateaued
Despite efforts to reduce the high rate of childhood obesity, prevalence has not declined.
USPSTF Recommendations for Obesity Screening and Interventions in Children
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
Screen children aged 6 years and older and offer them or refer them to intensive counseling and behavioral interventions to promote improvements in weight.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 10, 2010
Covering:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Pediatrics 2010 Feb; 125:361
Whitlock EP et al., Pediatrics 2010 Feb; 125:e396
Maternal Surgical Weight Loss for Obesity Before Pregnancy Curbs Obesity in Children
Rates of severe obesity were three times higher in children who were born before their mothers' bariatric surgery than in those who were born after surgery.
A Successful Strategy for Weight Loss in Adolescents
A device known as a Mandometer might be useful for retraining eating habits of obese adolescents.
By Robin Drucker, MD
February 10, 2010
Covering:
Ford AL et al., BMJ 2010 Jan 5; 340:b5388
Deficits in Emotional Theory of Mind and Anorexia Nervosa
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Being undernourished might cause the patient to make errors in reading others' emotions, and her own.
By Joel Yager, MD
February 8, 2010
Covering:
Oldershaw A et al., Psychosom Med 2010 Jan; 72:73
Vitamin D Supplementation in Breast-Fed Infants
Physician recommendation was significantly associated with parents' decision to supplement.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 3, 2010
Covering:
Taylor JA et al., Pediatrics 2010 Jan; 125:105
