October 04, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Using data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study, this study characterized the association of modifiable risk factors with the incidence of stone disease. Investigators found that maintaining a normal BMI, consuming an adequate amount of fluid, eating a balanced diet rich […]
August 23, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and result in considerable morbidity. While the ingestion of cranberry products has long been promoted to reduce the risk of UTIs, the effect of cranberry products on risk reduction remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between […]
August 09, 2017 Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study evaluated the clinical impact of intense dietary modification in women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/PBS). The investigators created a 1-month strict diet advised by a nutrition team which restricted the following food items: tomatoes, tomato products, soybean, tofu products, spices, excessive potassium, citrus, and high acidity–inducing […]
JUNE 21, 2017 Reuters Health News Nearly one in five US adults are taking supplemental vitamin D, and a growing number are taking excessively high doses linked to an increased risk of fractures, falls, kidney stones and certain cancers, a new study suggests. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for most adults is 600 […]
May 03, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized sham-controlled study evaluated response to pulsed magnetic stimulation administered twice weekly for 16 weeks with an option to continue treatment regardless of treatment assignment. Investigators found that women randomized to the active arm were more likely to report a significant improvement in urinary incontinence, […]
Al Saint Jacques, MDLinx Study authors have shown that taking popular proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn for prolonged periods has been linked to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure, according to a study published in the February 22 issues of the journal Kidney International. In many cases, the sudden onset of kidney problems serves […]
Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Jul 27. pii: ajcn133819. [Epub ahead of print] Berryman CE1, Agarwal S2, Lieberman HR3, Fulgoni VL 3rd4, Pasiakos SM5. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Higher-protein diets are associated with decreased adiposity and greater HDL cholesterol than lower protein diets. Whether these benefits can be attributed to a specific protein source (i.e., […]
April 12, 2016 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of urinary stone disease, with the observed incremental risk largely driven by decreases in urine pH. The authors of this study retrospectively evaluated response to potassium citrate, stratified by BMI, among individuals with hypocitraturia and low urine […]
J Chiropr Med. 2016 Mar;15(1):47-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.02.002. Epub 2016 Feb 26. Eigil Instebø 1, Reidar P Lystad 2 PMID: 27069432 PMCID: PMC4812021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.02.002 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe the chiropractic management of an 8-year-old girl with nonorganic, primary nocturnal enuresis. Clinical features: An 8-year-old female patient presented to […]
Annals of Internal Medicine, 02/15/2016 Chang Y, et al. The risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) among obese persons without obesity–related metabolic abnormalities, called metabolically healthy obesity, is largely unexplored. To investigate the risk for incident CKD across categories of body mass index in a large cohort of metabolically healthy men and women. Overweight and […]
Analytic sample of 692 men wearing ActiGraph 7164 accelerometer confirms inverse association THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity is inversely associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a confirmatory study published in the September issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Paul D. Loprinzi, Ph.D., and Meghan Edwards, from the University of […]
Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cranberry juice capsules reduce the rate of urinary tract infection (UTI) in women undergoing elective benign gynecological surgery involving urinary catheterization, according to a study published in the August issue of theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Betsy […]
Laurie Barclay, MD July 21, 2015 Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a marker of undiagnosed diabetes, according to results from a cross-sectional survey published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. The findings suggest ED should be a trigger to begin diabetes screening, especially in middle-aged men. “Identifying easily observable risk factors associated […]
Caroline Cassels December 17, 2013 Methylphenidate has been linked to a rare risk for priapism in males taking the stimulant for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. In a release, the agency reports that the stimulant may in rare instances cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections, and […]
Catherine S. Yang, M.D., and Leslie Robinson-Bostom, M.D. April 30, 2015 N Engl J Med 2015; 372:1748 A 59-year-old woman who had undergone transplantation of the left kidney 16 years earlier for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease presented with an incidental finding of nail changes that had been present for at least 3 years. […]
April 15, 2015 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Asymptomatic, non-obstructing renal calculi are frequently managed expectantly, although there is limited evidence surrounding the natural history of these stones with which to counsel patients. This study identified patients with non-obstructing, asymptomatic renal calculi and retrospectively evaluated the likelihood of de novo symptoms and need for […]
by Dr. Godo “Two Harvard researchers found that magnesium oxide and vitamin B6 could reduce the risk of recurrent calcium oxalate stones by 92.3%!” Kidney stones affect approximately 1 in 10 people throughout their lifetime. The pain can become intense. The stone may pass, but it is well documented that a body chemistry which produces […]
April 14, 2015 The Journal of Sexual Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study evaluated the effect of screening men presenting with erectile dysfunction (ED) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, as well as determined the cost-effectiveness of this screening protocol. The study utilized the known incidence and prevalence of ED and CVD, the rate of undiagnosed […]
To date, there are over 1,500 studies proving coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Coconut oil benefits and uses go beyond what most people realize. Research has finally uncovered the secrets to this amazing fruit; namely healthy fats called medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), these unique fats include: Caprylic acid […]
Gross Anatomy: Tea Time in the ED by Sarah Wickline Wallan Staff Writer, MedPage Today Last spring, a 54-year-old man in Arkansas presented to the emergency department with weakness, fatigue, and body aches. A urine sample revealed “remarkable” sediment with “abundant” calcium oxalate crystals but no blood, Fahd Syed, MD, of the Central Arkansas Veterans […]