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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common infection that afflicts an estimated 75% of sexually active women at least once in their life,1 and of these, approximately 50% will develop a second episode, with 5% suffering recurrent VVC (defined as four or more episodes within a 1-year period).
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The researchers behind this study attempted to correlate quantitative measurements of omega-3 levels in red blood cells (RBC) with a variety of cognitive measures and tests for dementia. They found that people with lower RBC omega-3 levels had significantly worse results in brain testing.
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A prospective before and after study examined the impact of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan on cardiac parameters. Significant improvements were found for fasting glucose, blood pressure, and body weight. A subgroup analysis found that those who engaged in 80% or more of the sessions had some improvement in cardiovascular parameters. However, limitations in the study design and reporting weakened the strength of any recommendations based on the study's findings.
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Risk of Cancer in RA Patients Treated with Disease-Modifying Drugs; A Different Kind of Fish Story; Antidepressants and Auto Accidents
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There has long been an appreciation of the risk of cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy but questions remain about the magnitude and duration of the observed deficits. In this meta-analysis of studies that included neuropsychological assessments at a minimum of 6 months after completion of breast cancer chemotherapy, definite but small deficits were found for both verbal and visuospatial capabilities.
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Dementia and benzodiazepines; effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid and Ginkgo biloba supplements; and FDA actions.
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Three common medications amitripty-line, duloxetine, and pregabalin all appear equally efficacious in treating neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy.
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In a prospectively followed cohort of obese, non-diabetic men and women from Sweden, individuals who underwent bariatric surgery had an 83% reduction in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over 15 years of follow-up.
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A modified recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been approved by the FDA.
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Nightly melatonin improved objective and subjective sleep quality in a small number of patients who were taking beta-blockers for hypertension.
