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Dietary fat

Fat, Protein, Glycemic Index All Modify Postprandial Glycemia

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High-fat/protein meals need more insulin than lower-fat/protein meals with same carbohydrate content
Hospice care may help a surviving spouse better cope with depression following the death of a loved one

Hospice May Help Surviving Spouse Cope With Death

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Study suggests improved coping for those whose loved ones had end-of-life care
Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier

Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care

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Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
Moderate drinking may harm heart health in the elderly

Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts

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Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Subclinical hyperthyroidism ups risk for hip and other fractures

Review: Fracture Risk Up With Subclinical Hyperthyroidism

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Researchers found greater risk of hip, other fractures
More evidence that a high fiber diet helps protect against type 2 diabetes has been presented in research published online May 26 in Diabetologia.

More Evidence Supports Higher Fiber Intake to Lower DM Risk

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Effect might be largely due to weight loss linked to eating more grains and vegetables, experts say
While patients with three or four heart risk factors should still be given a β-blocker before surgery

Pre-Op β-Blockers May Work Against Heart-Healthy Patients

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But those with three or four heart risk factors may benefit from getting β-blockers
Potential mechanisms for the antiatherosclerotic activity of methotrexate and adalimumab in rheumatoid arthritis have been identified

Antiatherosclerotic Activity ID’d for MTX, Adalimumab in RA

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Activity may be mediated by effects on lipoprotein functions, macrophage metabolism
Caution should be exercised with use of electronic health record documentation short cuts

Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features

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Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
A man who returned to the United States after traveling to Liberia in West Africa has died of Lassa fever

CDC: U.S. Traveler Returning From Liberia Dies of Lassa Fever

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Only sixth known case in United States since 1969, but virus is much less deadly than Ebola