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The incidence of obesity continues to rise. According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 billion people are overweight, with 300 million obese.1 About two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight, with one-third being obese.2
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A meta-analysis of 20 human randomized, controlled clinical trials of at least 1 year in duration found that there was no relationship between diet or supplement-derived omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
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Alpha-tocopherol is the primary form of vitamin E used in dietary supplements. The results from this study suggest that supplementation with alpha-tocopherol by postmenopausal women may reduce serum gamma-tocopherol levels and negatively impact bone formation.
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The 12-lead ECG shown above was obtained from an older woman who was extremely anxious about her home situation. She felt some "heart sensations." Is she in atrial fibrillation?
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CASES OF PANDEMIC H1N1 REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION were examined by reviewing two national case series from spring and fall 2009
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Women with overactive bladder hold differing views of their treatment options in light of the severity of their symptoms as well as the risks/benefits of the modality.
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THE FDA HAS APPROVED A NEW FORMULATION OF PREDNISONE for the treatment rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions in which an anti-inflammatory or immuosuppressive agent is indicated.
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The OraQuick in-home HIV-1/2 antibody test was granted market clearance by the FDA on May 15, 2012. Data presented included a < 0.1% false-positive rate and 91.7% sensitivity to correctly detect HIV infection compared to conventional ELISA performed on blood.
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Supplemental grape resveratrol appears to improve both inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers in patients who are on statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
