Mental health conditions common before bariatric surgery

Depression and binge-eating disorder are more prevalent among patients seeking or undergoing bariatric surgery, but the rate and severity of depression fall after the operation.

Daily coffee could improve survival for colon cancer patients

According to new research, four or more cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of recurrence and improve survival among patients with stage 3 colon cancer.

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Associated With High Concentrations Of HBV In The Blood

Researchers from Germany have found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with high levels of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. Findings published online in Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, suggest seasonal fluctuations in vitamin D and HBV levels point to a link in these variables among patients with chronic HBV…

Vitamin D Insufficiency Prevalent Among Psoriatic Arthritis Suffers

New research reports a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency among patients with psoriatic arthritis. Seasonal variation in vitamin D levels was not observed in patients in southern or northern locations…

New Study Findings Show No Benefit Of Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Prevention Of Recurrent Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation In Affected Patients

Findings from a new study show, compared to placebo, treatment with high-dose prescription omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF or persistent AF who have no evidence of substantial structural heart disease…

New Study Findings Show No Benefit Of Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Prevention Of Recurrent Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation In Affected Patients

Findings from a new study show, compared to placebo, treatment with high-dose prescription omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF or persistent AF who have no evidence of substantial structural heart disease…