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New Dietary Guideline on Irritable Bowel Syndrome Issued
CME/CE The British Dietetic Association has issued evidence-based guidelines for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Soda Intake May Increase Risk for Stroke
CME A new analysis shows that drinking sugar-sweetened and low-calorie soda may increase the risk for stroke, independent of dietary and nondietary cardiovascular risk factors.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Institute of Medicine Issues Report on Obesity Prevention
CME/CE The Institute of Medicine has issued a report on obesity to develop recommendations that could facilitate preventing obesity during the next 10 years.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Fish Oil Offers Some Benefits in Dialysis Graft Patency
CME In patients with kidney disease and synthetic arteriovenous grafts, fish oil supplements did not reduce loss of native graft patency but did decrease thrombosis rates and frequency of interventions.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Clinician-Parent Communication: Strategies for Establishing Good Feeding Habits in Children
CME/CE Dr Marks and Dr Rhee discuss how feeding habits are established in children and provide strategies for developing good habits.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 2012
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Low-Fat Dairy Food Intake May Decrease Risk for Stroke
CME In a large, prospective study, individuals who consumed low-fat dairy products had a lower risk for stroke than those who consumed full-fat dairy foods.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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More Frequent Intake of Chocolate May Yield Lower Body Mass Index
CME/CE In a recent study, more frequent chocolate consumption was linked with lower body mass index, even after adjustment for calorie and saturated fat intakes, physical activity, and mood.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Better Nutrient Intake May Improve Symptoms of Mood Disorders
CME A strong link exists between higher levels of nutrient intake and better functioning in patients with mood disorders.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Maternal Caffeine Intake Not Linked to Sleep Problems in Infants
CME Heavy intake of caffeine by pregnant or nursing women did not cause sleep interruptions in their infants at 3 months of age, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Expert Insights in Childhood Obesity: Challenges in Clinician-Parent Communication
CME/CE Dr Peters and Ms Ruelas discuss strategies to overcome barriers to healthy nutrition and physical activity in children.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2012
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White Rice Intake May Promote Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
CME A meta-analysis and systematic review of data from studies on diet and the risk for type 2 diabetes reveals a possible association between white rice consumption and diabetes.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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High Intake of Cured Meats Linked With Poor Outcomes in COPD
CME Excessive dietary intake of cured meat is associated with an increased risk for hospital readmission among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Ischemic Stroke Risk Increased With Higher Trans Fat Intake
CME A prospective cohort study shows that in postmenopausal women, a diet high in trans fats is associated with a higher risk for ischemic stroke.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Vitamin D Intake May Reduce Stress Fracture Risk in Adolescent Girls
CME In a cohort study, athletic girls with the highest intake of vitamin D had the lowest risk for stress fractures; dairy consumption did not reduce the risk, and calcium actually increased it.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Only Marginal Benefit Seen With Zinc in Children With Pneumonia
CME A new trial conducted in Nepal demonstrates only a limited benefit of adjuvant therapy with zinc in hospitalized children with severe pneumonia.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Challenges in Clinician Communication in the School Setting: Farm to School Programs
CE Learn how Farm to School programs bring healthier, fresher food to school cafeterias.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 2012
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High Flavanone Intake Associated With Lower Stroke Risk in Women
CME In the Nurses' Health Study, high intake of flavanones, which are found in tea and oranges, was linked with a 19% lower risk for ischemic stroke in women.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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High Intake of Omega-3 Enhances Vitamin A Effect in Retinitis Pigmentosa
CME Nutritional intake of omega-3 fatty acids, such as oily fish, can reduce the rate of vision loss in patients with retinitis pigmentosa who are receiving vitamin A palmitate daily.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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High Intake of Red Meat Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
CME/CE A high intake of red meat is linked with increased risks for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Yerba Mate Tea Linked With Greater Bone Mineral Density
CME Consumption of yerba mate tea is associated with higher bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, according to a cross-sectional, observational study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
