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The role of omega-3 fatty acids in prostate cancer risk has been inconsistent and it has been difficult to draw practical and clinically useful conclusions from the research.
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Svanström and colleagues in copenhagen examined the risk of cardiovascular deaths in association with azithromycin use in a nationwide historical cohort study of Danish adults aged 18-64 years.
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A highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of persistent facial erythema of rosacea in adults.
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In this study, 203 men with localized prostate cancer, being managed by observation, were randomized to receive a capsule containing a blend of pomegranate seed, green tea, broccoli, and turmeric or placebo for 6 months.
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Adults of almost all demographics are commonly using dietary supplements (DS), though many surveys support a higher prevalence of use in women, non-Hispanic whites, and older ages.
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Preliminary research from small, randomized, clinical trials indicates that green coffee bean extract promotes weight loss and decreases body mass index compared to control groups.
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The authors of this study were following upon two preclinical pilot studies showing some benefit in cancer-related fatigue with two doses (1000 mg and 2000 mg daily) of Panax quinquefolius, also known as American or Wisconsin ginseng.
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There is no question that advances in surgical technique and anesthesia have contributed greatly to our modern medical system over the last half century. Patient outcomes have improved tremendously, along with reduction in physical and emotional stress associated with undergoing surgical procedures.
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Calcium and vitamin D supplementation do not confer any statistically significant benefit compared to placebo in preventing cognitive decline in women aged 65 years and older.
