Objective Despite the strong association between gout and pre-diabetes, the role of metformin in gout among individuals with pre-diabetes remains uncertain. We compared the incidence rates of gout in adults with pre-diabetes starting metformin with those not using antidiabetic treatments.Methods We conducted a new-user, propensity score-matched cohort study using electronic health records from an academic health system… Continue reading #Gout risk in adults with pre-#diabetes initiating metformin
Age-dependent association of #cannabis use with risk of #psychotic disorder
BackgroundEpidemiologic research suggests that youth cannabis use is associated with psychotic disorders. However, current evidence is based heavily on 20th-century data when cannabis was substantially less potent than today.MethodsWe linked population-based survey data from 2009 to 2012 with records of health services covered under universal healthcare in Ontario, Canada, up to 2018. The cohort included… Continue reading Age-dependent association of #cannabis use with risk of #psychotic disorder
#Smartphone application versus written material for #smoking reduction and cessation in individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer: a phase II open-label randomised controlled trial
BackgroundCounseling, nicotine replacement, and other cessation medications have been proven effective in smoking cessation. The wide-scale adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices has opened new possibilities for scalable and personalized smoking cessation approaches. The study investigated whether a smartphone application would be more effective than written material for smoking cessation and reduction in smoking… Continue reading #Smartphone application versus written material for #smoking reduction and cessation in individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer: a phase II open-label randomised controlled trial
Industry Payments to Physicians Endorsing #Drugs and Devices on a #Social Media Platform
Physicians commonly receive financial payments from industry, totaling $2.46 billion in 2022. These payments can represent scientific collaboration but may involve marketing efforts without scientific benefits, raising concerns regarding their influence on clinical decision-making.. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2819356
#Mediterranean #Diet Adherence and Risk of All-Cause #Mortality in #Women
Key PointsQuestion Is adherence to the Mediterranean diet associated with lower mortality in a US female population, and if so, what are possible biological mechanisms? Findings In this cohort study of 25 315 women followed up for 25 years, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Biomarkers of small… Continue reading #Mediterranean #Diet Adherence and Risk of All-Cause #Mortality in #Women
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#Mortality Risk Among Women With #Premenstrual Disorders in Sweden
Key PointsQuestion Do women with premenstrual disorders (PMDs) have higher risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality compared with women without PMDs?Findings This nationwide matched cohort study of 406 488 women in Sweden during a mean (SD) follow-up of 6.2 (4.6) years (range, 1-18 years) revealed that overall, women with diagnosed PMDs did not have an increased risk of… Continue reading #Mortality Risk Among Women With #Premenstrual Disorders in Sweden
Adherence to the #low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of #lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study
ObjectivesThere is little evidence on the association between low-fat dietary patterns and lung cancer risk among middle-aged and older adults. To fill this gap, we comprehensively investigated the association of adherence to a low-fat diet (LFD) and intake of different fat components including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids with incidence of lung cancer and… Continue reading Adherence to the #low-fat diet pattern reduces the risk of #lung cancer in American adults aged 55 years and above: a prospective cohort study
Consumption of #fruits and #vegetables and its association with #sleep duration among Finnish adult population: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Introduction: Sleep and diet are crucial determinants of overall health and wellbeing, with the potential to mutually influence each other. This study examined the association between sleep duration and fruits and vegetables (FV) consumption among Finnish adults.Methods: The study analyzed data from the National FinHealth 2017 Study involving 5,043 adults aged 18 years and above. Participants reported… Continue reading Consumption of #fruits and #vegetables and its association with #sleep duration among Finnish adult population: a nationwide cross-sectional study
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