Search results for "Nutrition"
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dysphagia
This sensation has slowly worsened over time. He also describes intermittent midsternal discomfort that is nonexertional and is usually precipitated by swallowing food. ... The resulting functional obstruction of the distal esophagus leads to dysphagia,
March 2014
Integrative therapies may complement care
Traditional markers of a healthy lifestyle include exercise, good nutrition, nonsmoking status, and a healthy body mass index. ... whether it's a drug and diet, or it's exercise, or it's stress management,” Dr.
March 2016
Taking a weight off diabetes care
Phillips reviewed a number of studies. The back-and-forth in nutrition guidance on eggs supports diabetes patients choosing diet plans that work for them. ... Diabetes patients can fall into diet and guilt cycles, in which food restriction leads to binge
September 2020
New drugs for diabetes, secondary prevention of CV events
This update covers approval of a new drug to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with diet and exercise, and of a drug to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular ... Albiglutide (Tanzeum) to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, along with diet
July 2014
Helping older patients 'age in place'
At minimum, follow-up questions should always cover food, finances, and medications, she said.
May 2017
Crossed Words: Glued to the answer
Acetone, one of three ketones elevated by a ketogenic diet, is directly responsible for the diet's anticonvulsant effects. ... Chronic administration may enhance its action, but further research is needed to confirm that the ketogenic diet generates
January 2014
Guiding clinicians through GI diagnoses
It doesn't matter which diet the patient chooses as long as it's the one he or she can stick with. ... He also recommended using guidelines, establishing clear goals, and offering supportive therapy such as laxatives, diet and exercise.
September 2009
4 steps to managing osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
in the diet plus exercise arm also showed the greatest degree of reduction in pain scores, Dr. ... While diet plus exercise was most effective for weight loss and pain reduction, the diet arm yielded the greatest degree of load reduction.
July 2016
Tips for using statins, PCSK9 inhibitors in chronic CAD
Kopecky said. For instance, a 2012 study in Circulation showed that patients on statins who adhered to the healthiest diet compared to the unhealthiest diet reduced their risk of cardiovascular death,
June 2017
10 tips for inpatient geriatric care
9. Restrict diet only when absolutely necessary. Low-sodium diets should be prescribed only for patients with serious volume overload, Dr. ... 10. Pay attention to amount of food consumed. Consider supplements. On a related note, she recommended that
June 2016