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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 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
3 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
4 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
5 Soy milk consumption and blood pressure among type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy Journal of Renal Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 Investigating the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women for the primary prevention of asthma and allergy in high-risk infants: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Cross-sectional associations between macronutrient intake and chronic kidney disease in a population at high cardiovascular risk Clinical Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Dietary B vitamin intake and risk of hip fracture: The Singapore Chinese Health Study Osteoporosis International, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Children with hemoglobin e/beta-thalassemia have a high risk of being vitamin D deficient even if they get abundant sun exposure: a study from Thailand Pediatric Blood & Cancer, June 18, 2013 Review Article
13 Altered taste perception and nutritional status among hemodialysis patients Journal of Renal Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Review Article
14 Gene–nutrient interactions on the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase influence insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome subjects Clinical Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Current genetics and epigenetics of smoking/tobacco-related cardiovascular disease Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, June 18, 2013 Review Article
16 Effects of exercise on fracture reduction in older adults Osteoporosis International, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article
17 Neighbourhood deprivation and outlet density for tobacco, alcohol and fast food: first hints of obesogenic and addictive environments in Germany Public Health Nutrition, June 18, 2013 Clinical Article
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Mitochondria-targeted vitamin E analogs inhibit breast cancer cell energy metabolism and promotes cell death Full Text
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19 Sociodemographic correlates of allostatic load among a national sample of adolescents: findings from the national health and nutrition examination survey, 1999-2008 Journal of Adolescent Health, June 18, 2013 Review Article
20 Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): study protocol for a randomized, practitioner-assessor blinded, controlled pilot clinical trial Full Text Trials, June 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
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 Comparison of Stent Length Reported by the Stents Manufacturer to That Determined by Quantitative Coronary Angiography at the Time of Implantation Versus That Determined by Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography at a Later Time The American Journal of Cardiology, April 10, 2013
3 Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: A meta-analysis Atherosclerosis, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
4 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
5 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
6 Vitamin D and depression in geriatric primary care patients Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 6, 2013 Free full text
7 Awareness, Treatment, and Control of LDL Cholesterol Are Lower Among United States Adults With Undiagnosed Diabetes Versus Diagnosed Diabetes Diabetes Care, May 7, 2013
8 Egg consumption and risk of bladder cancer: a meta-analysis Nutrition and Cancer, May 17, 2013
9 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
10 Aspirin: Its risks, benefits, and optimal use in preventing cardiovascular events Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, May 8, 2013 Free full text
11 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
12 Postanesthesia Care Unit Visitation Decreases Family Member Anxiety Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, February 7, 2012
13 Phase I Study of U3-1287, a Fully Human Anti-HER3 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors Clinical Cancer Research, May 13, 2013
14 Preserved foods associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer Gynecologic Oncology, May 14, 2013
15 Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet score and risk of incident cancer; a prospective cohort study Nutrition Journal, May 16, 2013 Free full text
16 A review of lifestyle factors that contribute to important pathways associated with major depression: Diet, sleep and exercise Journal of Affective Disorders, May 2, 2013 Review Article
17 White rice consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes Clinical Nutrition, May 8, 2013
18 Expanding primary care opportunities: simulation for clinical reasoning Journal of Nursing Education, May 13, 2013
19 The Impact of Pistachio Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile: A Literature Review American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 14, 2013 Review Article
20 Control of experimental spasticity by targeting the degradation of endocannabinoids using selective fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitors Multiple Sclerosis Journal, May 13, 2013
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