Published: Sep 30, 2014 Story Source By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points High-dose fish oil did not reduce atrial fibrillation recurrence compared to placebo in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation who were not receiving conventional antiarrhythmic therapy. Additionally, fish oil did not reduce markers of inflammation or oxidative stress in […]
Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women Sharon G Curhan Am J Clin Nutr November 2014 ajcn.091819 Abstract Background: Acquired hearing loss is common and often disabling, yet limited prospective data exist on potentially modifiable risk factors. Evidence suggests that higher intake of fish and long-chain omega-3 (n−3) polyunsaturated […]
Omega-3 Fatty acids for postoperative atrial fibrillation: alone or in combination with antioxidant vitamins? Guo, XY Heart Lung Circ. 2014 Aug;23(8):743-50. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.02.018. Epub 2014 Mar 12 Abstract BACKGROUND: The effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) are inconclusive in current studies. Moreover, the most appropriate composition […]
Abstract Increasing evidence supports the contention that many malignancies, including sporadic colorectal cancer, are driven by the self-renewing, chemotherapy-resistant cancer stem/stem-like cells (CSC/CSLC), underscoring the need for improved preventive and therapeutic strategies targeting CSCs/CSLCs. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA), have been reported to inhibit the growth of primary tumors, but their potential as a […]
Omega-3 fatty acids for postoperative atrial fibrillation: alone or in combination with antioxidant vitamins Heart, Lung, and Circulation, 08/12/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article Guo XY, et al. – The aim of this meta–analysis was to ascertain the protective role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and the most […]
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Function and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Pediatric Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Omidreza Firuzi International Cardivascular Research Journal. 2013 March; 7(1): 8-14. Abstract Objectives: Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most prevalent type of cardiomyopathy in children, which results in congestive heart failure and causes significant morbidity and mortality. This […]
Alternative Medicine in Chronic Migraine 2014: What Clinicians Need to Know Migraine patients are increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for therapy. Therefore, clinicians who treat headache patients should gain a basic understanding of the efficacy and safety of these therapies. By Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, Anne Csere, DO and Andrew Joyce, MD Practical […]
Atherosclerosis, 05/23/2014 Clinical Article Le Goff W – Omega–3 fatty acids (n–3) FA are reported to be protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD), notably through their beneficial action on atherosclerosis development. In this context dietary intake of long–chain marine eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is recommended and randomized trials largely support that EPA and […]
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston, MA– New findings from an in vitro study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), show that the combination of statins and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk. This research is being presented May 1 at a peer-reviewed poster session at the […]
Investigators find something fishy with classical evidence for dietary fish recommendation Oily fish are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. This guideline is partially based on the landmark 1970s study from Bang and Dyerberg that connected the low incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the Eskimos of Greenland to their diet, […]
Review · April 26, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This review assessed studies on nutritional supplement use in patients with psoriasis. There was moderate evidence of benefit with fish oil supplementation; however, studies on vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium had inconsistent results. The authors conclude that further evaluation by large, randomized trials is needed to determine […]
Detection and treatment of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in adolescents with SSRI-resistant major depressive disorder Robert K. McNamara PharmaNutrition Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014, Pages 38–46 Highlights • SSRI-resistant adolescent MDD patients exhibit robust erythrocyte long-chain omega-3 (LCn−3) fatty acid deficits. • Fish oil supplementation significantly increases erythrocyte LCn−3 fatty acid levels in […]
Randomized, and double-blind trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 03/25/2014 Clinical Article Reed GW, et al. – The study aims to determine whether a combination of borage seed oil rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and fish oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is superior to either oil alone for treatment of rheumatoid […]
Xue-Yuan Guo, MD Heart, Lung and Circulation Available online 12 March 2014 Background The effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) are inconclusive in current studies. Moreover, the most appropriate composition of PUFA to play the protective role is unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis was to […]
The objective was to evaluate whether intake of long–chain ω–3 fatty acids from diet and supplements is associated with cause–specific and total mortality. The results suggest that intake of long–chain ω–3 fatty acids may reduce risk of total and cancer–specific mortality. Methods Study participants (n = 70,495) were members of a cohort study (the Vitamins […]
PubMed Reference Journal Reference Glenn JOH, et al. – The study aims to summarize recent research addressing the role of enteral fish oil supplementation in critical illness. Recent trials indicate that pharmacologically administered nutrients should be studied in the same manner as other new drugs, with appropriate attention to early dosing trials, proper pre–enrollment patient […]
by Mark Hyman, MD Full Story This week’s question is, “I have irritable bowel syndrome. What do I do about it? What causes it? How do I fix my leaky gut? Do I take drugs?” Irritable bowel syndrome is a huge problem that affects almost 50 million Americans or almost one of every six people. […]
Published: Nov 20, 2013 | Updated: Nov 20, 2013 By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/43042 Action Points Prostate cancer patients who consumed a low-fat, high fish oil diet had significantly less tissue inflammation and proliferation as compared with patients who ate a typical Western diet. Note that the study provides support […]
Jonathan Kay, MD December 20, 2013 Hello. I’m Jonathan Kay, Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Rheumatology at UMass Memorial Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, both in Worcester, Massachusetts. Welcome to my Medscape blog. Patients often come to my office interested in alternative treatments — […]
Consumption of tuna or other broiled or baked fish, but not fried fish, is associated with fewer subclinical brain abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).