Screening, diagnosing, and managing hypothyroidism: ATA/AACE guidelines recommend screening for all patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism. For patients whoare asymptomatic, recommendations vary widely. However, a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test is generallyrecommended for patients ≥50–60 years old, especially women. Guidelines also state that there is compelling evidence to support screening in patients with: Hypothyroidism: algorithm for… Continue reading Hypo- and hyper- #thyroidism: algorithm for screening and diagnosis
Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
The aim of this study was to examine the diurnal links between average and changes in average levels of prospectively rated mood, sleep, energy, and stress as predictors of incident headache in a community-based sample.MethodsThis observational study included structured clinical diagnostic assessment of both headache syndromes and mental disorders and electronic diaries that were administered… Continue reading Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
Do interventions for mood improve #inflammatory biomarkers in inflammatory #bowel disease?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPsychoneuroimmunological mechanisms and the gut-brain axis appear relevant to disease activity and progression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A recent review showed no effect of psychological therapies on self-reported disease activity in IBD. This meta-analysis aims to establish whether interventions targeting mood outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety and stress) impact inflammation levels in IBD and possible… Continue reading Do interventions for mood improve #inflammatory biomarkers in inflammatory #bowel disease?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
#Statins and risks of #dementia among patients with heart failure: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Hong Kong
Heart failure (HF) and dementia frequently co-exist with shared pathological mechanisms and risk factors. Our study aims to investigate the association between statin therapy and the risks of dementia and its subtypes among patients with HF.MethodsThe Hong Kong Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System database was interrogated to identify patients with incident HF diagnosis from… Continue reading #Statins and risks of #dementia among patients with heart failure: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Hong Kong
#Migraine is associated with the development of adult patients with inflammatory #bowel disease: a nationwide, population-based study
It has been reported that migraine is more common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in general. However, the impact of migraine on the development of IBD has not yet been elucidated. The aim of this study was to determine the association between migraine and the development of IBD. This nationwide population-based cohort… Continue reading #Migraine is associated with the development of adult patients with inflammatory #bowel disease: a nationwide, population-based study
Self-Reported Frequency of Adding #Salt to Food and Risk of Incident Chronic #Kidney Disease
Importance The self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods could reflect a person’s long-term salt taste preference, and salt intake has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Whether self-reported adding of salt to foods is associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown.Objective To prospectively examine the association of self-reported frequency… Continue reading Self-Reported Frequency of Adding #Salt to Food and Risk of Incident Chronic #Kidney Disease
SPICES DISEASE INFLAMMATION AND CANCER
Healing Spices Spices have comprised the major part of the indigenous pharmacopeia — “spice medicine” seems to be a suitable name for it — throughout history in all parts of the world. Among practitioners of that art, the ancient Indians and Chinese were the most advanced. The hill that separated India and China never fully… Continue reading SPICES DISEASE INFLAMMATION AND CANCER
#Smoking and #Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Incident #Diverticulitis in Women
Much of what is known about the effects of alcohol and tobacco use on diverticular disease derives from studies of asymptomatic diverticulosis or complicated diverticulitis. We examined smoking and alcohol consumption and risk of incident diverticulitis in a large cohort of women.MethodsWe conducted a prospective study of 84,232 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II… Continue reading #Smoking and #Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Incident #Diverticulitis in Women
Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
Throughout history, the use of plants for medicinal purposes has been a cornerstone in various cultures around the world. This age-old practice, deeply rooted in traditional knowledge, has seen a revival in recent years, as more people seek natural alternatives for health and wellness. Nature’s pharmacy is not just a trend; it’s supported by a… Continue reading Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
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