Search results for "Vitamins"
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2013
Oral anticoagulants and antiplatelets compared for risk of recurrent VTE, major bleeds
All oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents reduced recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with placebo, with aspirin reducing risk the least and vitamin K antagonists reducing it the most, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/10/5.htm
10 Sep 2013
Vitamin D didn't increase BMD in healthy, nonelderly adults
Vitamin D supplementation doesn't improve bone mineral density (BMD) in healthy adults, a new systematic review and meta-analysis concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/2.htm
22 Oct 2013
ADA updates nutrition guidelines to address varied eating patterns
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently released new recommendations on nutrition therapy for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/4.htm
22 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Pregnancy and a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism
A 35-year-old woman undergoes evaluation after home pregnancy testing indicated that she is pregnant. Her medical history includes a previous idiopathic pulmonary embolism. Her only medication is a daily prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2013
Genotype testing for warfarin dosing may offer limited or no benefit
Genotyping for warfarin therapy has limited, if any, benefit, according to 3 recent studies and an editorial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/1.htm
26 Nov 2013
ACP recommends conservative use of transfusions and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in patients with heart disease
Red blood cell transfusions should be restricted to cases of severe anemia in patients with heart disease, the American College of Physicians recommended in a clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/4.htm
10 Dec 2013
Long-term use of acid-suppressive drugs associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) may be associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/7.htm
17 Dec 2013
Multivitamins ineffective, not justified, studies conclude
Most multivitamin supplements are ineffective and do not prevent chronic disease or death, and their use is not justified, concluded 3 studies and an editorial in the Dec. 16 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2013