New IOL calculation formulas and adjustable technologies improve refractive outcomes in post-RK cataract patients
New Technologies Improve Vision for Patients with Cataracts and RK
This narrative review examines IOL power calculation challenges for patients with cataracts and prior radial keratotomy (RK). The authors co…
Advanced formulas and adjustable lenses are improving vision outcomes for patients who have both cataracts and previous radial keratotomy su…
Loss-of-function ABCG5/ABCG8 mutations firmly establish sitosterolemia etiology in systematic review
Genetic Mutations Behind Rare Cholesterol Disorder Identified
This systematic review synthesizes the molecular genetic architecture of sitosterolemia, confirming that loss-of-function mutations in ABCG5…
A new review reveals the genetic causes of sitosterolemia, a rare condition causing high plant sterols and early heart disease.
Precision synbiotic reduces URTI incidence from 85.4% to 55.4% in toddlers
New synbiotic formula may cut common toddler infections and eczema
This multicenter randomized controlled trial of 390 healthy toddlers aged 1-3 years found that a precision synbiotic significantly reduced u…
A new combination of a specific sugar and healthy bacteria could significantly reduce respiratory infections, diarrhea, and skin issues in t…
Orforglipron tablets and capsules are bioequivalent across six dose levels in adults with obesity
Trial Shows Orforglipron Tablets and Capsules Work the Same
This Phase 1 multicenter RCT evaluated orforglipron in 429 healthy adults with obesity or overweight. The study found that tablets and capsu…
A new clinical trial shows that orforglipron tablets are just as effective as capsules for people with obesity or who are overweight.
Incretin-based weight loss lower in type 2 diabetes trials, but confounded by demographics
Weight loss with incretin drugs may depend on patient profile
This meta-regression found that placebo-adjusted weight loss with incretin-based therapies was significantly lower in type 2 diabetes trials…
People with type 2 diabetes may lose less weight on incretin drugs, but it's likely due to other health factors, not diabetes itself.
Probiotics in functional pet foods face challenges regarding host specificity and processing stability
New insights into using probiotics for dog and cat health
This narrative review explores the use of probiotics in functional pet foods, focusing on strain resources and stabilization technologies. T…
Adding healthy bacteria to pet food could improve gut function, but researchers warn that many current products lack stability and clinical …
Dextrins may increase circulating GLP-1 concentrations and satiety in adults with limited evidence certainty
Specific dietary fibers may support GLP-1 levels in adults
This scoping review of 52 studies involving 1,085 participants examined the effects of specific dietary fibers on GLP-1 levels and satiety. …
Certain types of dietary fiber, like dextrins, show promise in increasing GLP-1 levels and helping people feel full.
Caffeine shows no ergogenic effect on sport-specific or physical performance in female volleyball players
Caffeine does not improve performance for female volleyball players
This systematic review and three-level meta-analysis of 66 female volleyball players found no clear evidence that acute caffeine supplementa…
New data shows that taking caffeine before a game does not improve jumping, power, or spiking for female volleyball players.
Plant-based dietary patterns reduce C-reactive protein concentration by 1.13 mg/L compared to omnivorous diets
Plant-based diets may lower inflammation marker CRP
This meta-analysis of 7 clinical trials involving 541 participants found that plant-based dietary patterns (PBDPs) significantly lower C-rea…
A review of 7 trials finds plant-based diets linked to lower CRP, a key inflammation marker.
Mediterranean-based diets may offer superior efficacy over traditional dietary advice for irritable bowel syndrome
Specific Dietary Changes May Help Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 939 patients evaluates four dietary interventions for IBS, including low FODMAP and Mediterranea…
New analysis of dietary plans for IBS shows that while many diets work, some may offer better long-term management than traditional advice.
Gut microbiota may influence metabolic response to GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and type 2 diabetes
Gut bacteria may influence how people respond to weight loss drugs
This narrative review explores how gut microbial communities and metabolite profiles potentially determine patient responses to GLP-1 recept…
New research suggests that the unique makeup of your gut bacteria could play a role in how well you respond to GLP-1 medications.
Citrus bergamia nutraceuticals significantly reduce body weight and BMI in patients with obesity
Citrus bergamia supplements linked to weight loss in review
This meta-analysis of 11 RCTs indicates that nutraceuticals containing Citrus bergamia are associated with significant reductions in body we…
A review of 11 trials found that supplements with Citrus bergamia helped reduce weight, BMI, and waist size.