Calcium, With or Without Vitamin D, Raises Risk for Adverse Cardiovascular Events
General Medicine Summary and Comment
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Vascular calcification is one proposed mechanism.
Vitamin D Deficiency and Death?
Infectious Diseases Summary and Comment
In an 11-year observational study among critically ill patients, hypovitaminosis D was a risk factor for positive blood cultures, sepsis, and mortality.
By Thomas Glück, MD
May 11, 2011
Covering:
Braun A et al., Crit Care Med 2011 Apr; 39:671
Vitamin B for PMS?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Higher dietary intake of thiamine and riboflavin was associated with lower risk for new-onset premenstrual syndrome.
By Anna Wald, MD, MPH
April 28, 2011
Covering:
Chocano-Bedoya PO et al., Am J Clin Nutr 2011 May; 93:1080
Body Dissatisfaction Trumps Weight in Predicting Emotional Distress in Adolescents
Body dissatisfaction but not obesity correlates with emotional distress in adolescents.
An Encouraging Intervention for Obese Children
A parent-centered dietary-modification intervention was more effective than a child-centered activity intervention.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
April 27, 2011
Covering:
Collins CE et al., Pediatrics 2011 Apr; 127:619
Phentermine plus Topiramate for Weight Loss?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
The combination resulted in weight loss but caused substantial side effects.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
April 26, 2011
Covering:
Gadde KM et al., Lancet 2011 Apr 16; 377:1341
Which Vitamin D Supplement Boosts Levels More — D2 or D3 ?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
D3 (cholecalciferol) has the edge.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 26, 2011
Covering:
Binkley N et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011 Apr; 96:981
Heaney RP et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011 Mar; 96:E447
Obesity and Overweight Are Associated with Diastolic Dysfunction
General Medicine Summary and Comment
This finding held even when other risk factors were taken into account.
Understanding the Variables That Affect Vitamin D Status
Dermatology Summary and Comment
Location, pollution, weight, and health affect your ability to absorb, store, and make use of vitamin D.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
April 15, 2011
Covering:
Tsiaras WG and Weinstock MA., Acta Derm Venereol 2011 Mar; 91:115
Diet, Exercise, or Both in Obese Older Adults
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Combining dieting and exercise improved physical performance — but so did dieting or exercise alone.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 12, 2011
Covering:
Villareal DT et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Mar 31; 364:1218
Vitamin D Deficiency and Anemia in Older Men and Women
VDD was associated with specific subtypes of anemia, particularly anemia of inflammation.
Nonceliac Gluten Intolerance?
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
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Gluten caused gastrointestinal symptoms in some individuals without celiac disease.
By Douglas K. Rex, MD
April 8, 2011
Covering:
Biesiekierski JR et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2011 Mar; 106:508
Adolescent BMI Associated with Heart Disease in Adulthood
Elevated BMI in adolescence and in adulthood are independent risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Gluten Sensitivity Without Celiac Disease?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A gluten-free diet might benefit selected patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 5, 2011
Covering:
Biesiekierski JR et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2011 Mar; 106:508
Measures of Adiposity Add Little to Standard Predictors of Cardiovascular Risk
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Waist-to-hip ratio and body-mass index were equally predictive.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
March 29, 2011
Covering:
The Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration., Lancet 2011 Mar 26; 377:1085
Gastric Bypass Surgery Improves Cardiac Function
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Surgery was associated with marked improvement in left ventricular hypertrophy.
Something's Fishy: A Connection Between Mercury Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
A case control study nets no evidence of increased cardiovascular risk with increased mercury levels.
Helicobacter pylori Eradication and Body-Mass Index
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
BMI increased after eradication therapy, but the clinical significance is questionable.
Does Waist Circumference Measure Up?
Independent of body-mass index, increases in waist circumference predicted changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors in postmenarcheal white adolescents.
What Happens If You Tell Your Patients That They Are Obese?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
They have more realistic perceptions of their weight and greater desire to lose weight.
Prevalence of NAFLD and NASH
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Asymptomatic liver disease was common in a largely obese middle-aged cohort.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
March 3, 2011
Covering:
Williams CD et al., Gastroenterology 2011 Jan; 140:124
Infants, Solid Food, and Obesity
Timing of solid food introduction was significantly associated with risk for obesity in formula-fed infants but not in breast-fed infants.
When Should Infants Start Eating Solid Food?
The pros and cons of introducing solid foods before versus after age 6 months are still being debated.
Are Diet and IQ Linked in Children?
A healthy diet was positively associated with IQ at age 8 years.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
March 2, 2011
Covering:
Northstone K et al., J Epidemiol Community Health 2011 Feb 7
Bad News for Screen Junkies
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Even after accounting for physical activity levels, spending a lot of discretionary time in front of a television or computer is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
March 2, 2011
Covering:
Stamatakis E et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2011 Jan 18; 57:292
