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Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Developing Alzheimer Disease

In a prospective study, greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduction in risk for AD. (CME,CE)
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Dental Amalgam May Not Be Harmful for Children

Two randomized studies suggested a lack of harm for children treated with dental amalgam vs dental materials without mercury, but the editorialist recommended more rigorous testing. (CME)
Medscape Medical News
Charles Vega,Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay

FDA Approvals: Integrated Insulin Pump-Glucose Monitoring System, Fetoscopy Instrument Sets, EpiCeram

The FDA has approved an integrated insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system (MiniMed Paradigm REAL-Time), 3 fetoscopy instrument sets (Karl Storz), and a skin barrier emulsion (EpiCeram).
Medscape Medical News
Yael Waknine

Metformin and Lifestyle Intervention May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

In a randomized trial, both of these interventions reduced the development of the metabolic syndrome in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. (CME)
Medscape Medical News

Rimonabant May Reduce Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The investigators in this randomized trial suggest that rimonabant has a favorable safety profile and holds therapeutic promise for the treatment of obesity and associated risk factors. (CME)
Medscape Medical News
Charles Vega,Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay

Cardiocerebral Resuscitation: A Newsmaker Interview With Gordon A. Ewy, MD

An observational study suggests that cardiocerebral resuscitation -- employing chest compressions but no ventilations -- improves survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Medscape Medical News
Laurie Barclay

Modest Substitution of Carbohydrates With Animal Protein May Reduce Blood Pressure

Within the context of other studies, results from this randomized trial suggested that modest substitution of carbohydrate-rich foods with protein-rich foods may benefit persons with hypertension. (CME,CE)
Medscape Medical News
Charles Vega,Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay

ICD Recalls Do Not Increase Patient Mortality, Study Shows

According to researchers, ICD recalls have created an "atmosphere of hysteria and resulted in many defibrillators being explanted." But the results of this study should be reassuring to patients.
Medscape CRM News

Probiotic Yogurt May Help Eradicate H. pylori Infection

In a randomized study, probiotic yogurt enhanced the effectiveness of quadruple therapy for H. pylori. (CME)
Medscape Medical News
Desiree Lie,Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay

Rectal Bleeding in Infants May Be Self-Limited

This condition may be related to abnormal gut flora; cow's milk allergy was less common than previously thought and should be confirmed by rechallenge. (CME,CE)
Medscape Medical News
Penny Murata,Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay
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