Integrative Medicine Journal Articles

• Bone Health Optimization (BHO) in Spine Surgery How important is bone health optimization in spine surgery patients? Find out what there is to know.
  Spine, May 30, 2023
• Insulin and BMI Lower Serum Soluble Leptin Receptor Levels A new study found that a higher fasting insulin and higher BMI could be associated with lower serum soluble leptin receptor levels. What are the implications?
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, May 30, 2023
• Current Evidence for Dietary Therapies in IBS Dietary changes could help improve the symptoms of IBS. This review looks at the efficacy of three different diet plans.
  Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, May 29, 2023
• Vitamin E-induced Coagulopathy in a Young Patient This case highlights the risk of vitamin E-related coagulopathy due to inhibition of vitamin K-dependent factors, even at marginally increased levels of serum vitamin E.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, May 26, 2023
• 5-ASA Maintenance vs. No Maintenance in Newly Diagnosed Crohn's Despite guidelines against their use, 5-aminosalicylates are still widely used in Crohn's disease. How do disease outcomes compare in patients on 5-ASA monotherapy vs. no maintenance treatment?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 18, 2023
• Gut Microbiota and Cardiovascular Drugs This article explores the the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and various common cardiovascular drugs. How might a patient's microbiome influence drug pharmacokinetics?
  U.S. Pharmacist, May 17, 2023
• Effectiveness of Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Crohn's Disease This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of action in exclusive enteral nutrition in Crohn's disease. How does it promote anti-inflammatory and intestinal healing effects?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 16, 2023
• Benefits and Harms of Extended Duration Anticoagulation for VTE A new tool, the VTE-PREDICT risk score, facilitates shared decision-making around duration of anticoagulation after venous thromboembolism.
  European Heart Journal, May 15, 2023
• When and How to Stop Denosumab in an Osteoporosis Patient When it comes to discontinuing denosumab in patients with osteoporosis, what is the best approach?
  Clinical Endocrinology, May 15, 2023
• Mechanisms of Mindfulness in Patients With Migraine Mindfulness has shown potential benefit in migraine, but just how might it work? This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of mindfulness on migraine from the patient's own perspective.
  Headache, May 02, 2023
• Micronutrient Supplementation to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Which micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health? This study created a comprehensive evidence-based map that systematically quantifies the impact of micronutrients on CVD outcomes.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 17, 2023
• CKD Risk in Hypoparathyroidism Treated With rhPTH (1-84) Might this treatment for chronic hypoparathyroidism provide protective effects against the development of chronic kidney disease?
  Clinical Endocrinology, April 10, 2023
• Patient Perspectives on Migraine Treatment A better understanding of the treatment preferences of migraine patients could help facilitate a more individually tailored approach.
  Headache, April 03, 2023
• The Effect of Mindfulness Therapy in Acromegaly What benefits might patients with acromegaly gain from mindfulness therapy?
  Clinical Endocrinology, March 20, 2023
• Long-term Side Effects After Zoledronic Acid Infusion This case highlights the potential of severe, life-threatening side-effects following a single intravenous zoledronic acid infusion.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 17, 2023
• Dietary Antioxidants in Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Might dietary antioxidants play a role in the prevention or development of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer by decreasing DNA damage caused by UV radiation?
  Cutis, March 15, 2023
• Sleep Duration, Daytime Napping, and Incident IBD To what extent is sleep dysregulation associated with the risk for incident IBD? A new study looks at the potential adverse effects of short sleep duration and daytime napping.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, March 14, 2023
• Migraine Treatment in Pregnancy A new survey provides insight into the practice patterns of women's healthcare providers as they treat pregnant women with migraine.
  Headache, March 13, 2023
• Psychosocial Interventions for Generalized Anxiety Disorder This paper summarizes recent studies on the benefits from exercise, different forms of CBT, and digital interventions for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
  Current Psychiatry, March 08, 2023
• Potential Interactions Between ART Drugs and Comedications Many people living with HIV take supplements and other medications in addition to receiving antiretroviral therapy. Are you aware of the potential interactions with these drugs?
  HIV Medicine, February 27, 2023