Is Infant Formula Too Sweet?
One organic infant formula has come under scrutiny because it is sweetened with cane sugar.
DASHing Toward Reduced CHD Risk
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Close adherence to the DASH diet was associated with significantly reduced risk for stroke and coronary heart disease.
Attempted Suicides in Anorexia Nervosa
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
They are frequent and serious.
By Joel Yager, MD
May 23, 2008
Covering:
Bulik CM et al., Psychosom Med 2008 Apr; 70:378
Sleep Duration and Risk for Overweight in Preschoolers
Infants and toddlers who sleep fewer than 12 hours per day have higher risk for being overweight at age 3 years than children who sleep 12 hours or more.
By Robin Drucker, MD
May 14, 2008
Covering:
Taveras EM et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Apr; 162:305
Should Patients Be Fed Orally After Upper GI Surgery?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
No difference was noted in postoperative complications with enteral-tube or oral feeding.
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
May 8, 2008
Covering:
Lassen K et al., Ann Surg 2008 May; 247:721
Daly JM and Donahoo HC., Ann Surg 2008 May; 247:730
Effect of Obesity on Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
Success with this procedure is less likely in patients with higher BMIs.
Does Early Vitamin D Supplementation Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
Findings from a meta-analysis suggest that vitamin D supplementation in infancy lowers risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
Can Metformin Attenuate Olanzapine-Induced Weight Gain?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Adding an antihyperglycemic agent may prevent weight gain and metabolic syndrome in patients with new-onset schizophrenia.
By Joel Yager, MD
April 14, 2008
Covering:
Wu R-R et al., Am J Psychiatry 2008 Mar; 165:352
More Evidence That Obesity Causes Difficult Intubation
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
Greater neck circumference and body-mass index both predict difficulty.
A Weight-Loss Drug for Atherosclerosis?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
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Rimonabant reduced some cardiovascular risk factors — but not disease progression — among obese patients in a prospective, placebo-controlled trial.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
April 1, 2008
Covering:
Nissen SE et al. for the STRADIVARIUS Investigators., JAMA 2008 Apr 2; 299:1547
Creative New Treatment Approaches for Childhood Obesity
General Medicine Summary and Comment
An Internet-facilitated intervention and automated controls on TV viewing and computer use were each associated with reducing BMI.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
March 27, 2008
Covering:
Epstein LH et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Mar; 162:239
Jones M et al., Pediatrics 2008 Mar; 121:453
Chemical Lipolysis for Localized Fat Reduction
Dermatology Summary and Comment
The FDA did not approve use of these agents for fat reduction.
Regularly Eating Breakfast Reduces Weight Gain
Breakfast frequency and BMI are inversely associated.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
March 19, 2008
Covering:
Timlin MT et al., Pediatrics 2008 Mar; 121:e638
Can Vitamin Supplementation Affect Development in Children with Down Syndrome?
In a randomized controlled trial, neither antioxidants nor folinic acid supplementation improved psychomotor or language development.
By Robin Drucker, MD
March 19, 2008
Covering:
Ellis JM et al., BMJ 2008 Mar 15; 336:594
Association of Exercise, Insulin, and Breast Cancer Recurrence
Lifestyle interventions can lead to better prognoses for breast cancer survivors.
Body Size and Dieting Preferences in Patients with Schizophrenia
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Although obese male schizophrenic patients underestimate body size, they’d like to lose weight.
By Joel Yager, MD
March 17, 2008
Covering:
Loh C et al., Acta Psychiatr Scand 2008 Feb; 117:127
A Link Between BMI and GERD?
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
Does obesity increase the risk for BE beyond its role in increasing the risk for GERD alone?
By David A. Johnson, MD
March 14, 2008
Covering:
Cook MB et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Feb; 103:292
Excess Body Weight Associated with Higher Incidence of Various Cancers
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Associations differed between men and women for some cancers.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
February 28, 2008
Covering:
Renehan AG et al., Lancet 2008 Feb 16; 371:569
Larsson SC and Wolk A., Lancet 2008 Feb 16; 371:536
Fructose Consumption and Risk for Gout
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Consumption of fructose from sugar-sweetened soft drinks and other sources increases risk for gout.
More Body Fat = More Hot Flashes
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Another benefit to being lean
By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
February 21, 2008
Covering:
Thurston RC et al., Am J Epidemiol 2008 Jan 1; 167:78
Can We Prevent Atopic Disease by What We Feed Our Babies?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Mothers-to-be and breast-feeding mothers need not restrict their food choices, but they should plan on breast-feeding exclusively for the first 4 months, if possible.
By Mary Wu Chang, MD
February 15, 2008
Covering:
Greer FR et al., Pediatrics 2008 Jan; 121:183
Excessive Fast-Food Intake Increases ALT Levels
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
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Data indicate that a diet heavy in fast foods — even if consumed for a short period — can significantly increase ALT levels.
Obesity and Oral Contraceptive Failure: Still a Concern
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Failure of oral contraceptive pills was not associated with obesity in a population-based study.
By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
February 7, 2008
Covering:
Brunner Huber LR and Toth JL., Am J Epidemiol 2007 Dec 1; 166:1306
Beyond Serotonin in Anorexia Nervosa: An Imaging Study
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Positive feedback is less rewarding for patients with anorexia nervosa.
By Joel Yager, MD
February 4, 2008
Covering:
Wagner A et al., Am J Psychiatry 2007 Dec; 164:1842
Nutrition and Physical Function in Elders
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Decline of physical function was associated with low serum vitamin E levels.
