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1 Changes in red meat consumption and subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus three cohorts of us men and women red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk JAMA Internal Medicine, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
2 Parenteral fish oil as a pharmacological agent to modulate post-operative immune response: A randomized, double-blind, and controlled clinical trial in patients with gastrointestinal cancer Clinical Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Effect of omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of young patients at risk for psychosis: When do they begin to be effective? Schizophrenia Research, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Prolonged sitting and markers of cardiometabolic disease risk in children and youth: A randomized crossover study Metabolism, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
5 A study of caloric restriction versus standard diet in overweight men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: A randomized controlled trial The Prostate, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
6 The contribution of diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour to body mass index in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome Human Reproduction, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Effects of kivia powder on Gut health in patients with occasional constipation: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Full Text Nutrition Journal, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Effects of exercise on fracture reduction in older adults Osteoporosis International, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article
9 Role of life events in the presence of colon polyps among African Americans Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Soy milk consumption and blood pressure among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy Journal of Renal Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Vitamin D supplementation for patients with multiple sclerosis treated with interferon-beta: a randomized controlled trial assessing the effect on flu-like symptoms and immunomodulatory properties Full Text BMC Neurology, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
12 The effects of a lifestyle intervention on leisure-time sedentary behaviors in adults at risk: The Hoorn Prevention Study, a randomized controlled trial Preventive Medicine, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Prostate cancer screening and health care system distrust in Philadelphia Journal of Aging and Health, June 18, 2013 Review Article
14 Current genetics and epigenetics of smoking/tobacco-related cardiovascular disease Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, June 18, 2013 Review Article
15 Chronic hepatitis B: a treatment update Seminars in Liver Disease, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Incarcerated fibroid uterus: the role of conservative management Full Text Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, June 18, 2013
17 Pain management in the elderly Aging Health, June 18, 2013 Review Article
18 Treatment options for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, June 18, 2013 Review Article
19 Socio-demographic factors and oral health conditions in the elderly: A population-based study Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, June 18, 2013 Review Article
20 Clinical observation on acupuncture for perimenopausal syndrome Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.
Read the article summaryBased on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.
Read the article summary1 Diet beverages and the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence Nutrition Reviews, May 7, 2013 Review Article
2 Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: A meta-analysis Atherosclerosis, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
3 Cruciferous vegetables consumption and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Cancer Science, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Effects of watermelon supplementation on arterial stiffness and wave reflection amplitude in postmenopausal women Menopause, April 29, 2013
5 White rice consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes Clinical Nutrition, May 8, 2013
6 A Controlled Trial of Gluten-Free Diet in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea: Effects on Bowel Frequency and Intestinal Function Gastroenterology, May 1, 2013
7 LDL cholesterol-lowering effects of grape extract used as a dietary supplement on healthy volunteers International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, May 22, 2013
8 Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet score and risk of incident cancer; a prospective cohort study Nutrition Journal, May 16, 2013 Free full text
9 Vitamin D effects in atopic dermatitis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 8, 2013
10 Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease Cochrane Reviews, May 3, 2013 Review Article
11 Egg consumption in relation to risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
12 Vitamin D and depression in geriatric primary care patients Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 6, 2013 Free full text
13 Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease: An Evidence-Based Review Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , May 1, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
14 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
15 A randomized trial of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on arterial health, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in a young healthy population Nutrition Journal, April 15, 2013 Free full text
16 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013
17 Relationship between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and All-cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality American Journal of Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article
18 A high-fibre bean-rich diet versus a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 3, 2013 Review Article
19 Associations Between Vitamin D and Self-Reported Respiratory Disease in Older People from a Nationally Representative Population Survey Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 14, 2013
20 Coffee and caffeine intake and breast cancer risk: An updated dose-response meta-analysis of 37 published studies Gynecologic Oncology, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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