Articles related to CLINICAL STUDY

How Supplementing with Multivitamins Can Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults In the ongoing endeavor to preserve cognitive health in the aging population, a recent investigation sheds light on the potential benefits of multivitamin supplementation, presenting notable results especially among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). “We can only speculate at this time. Older adults with cardiovascular risk factors tend to have lower vitamin and mineral circulating levels. Supplementation with multivitamins may help restore these deficiencies, providing [a] secondary benefit to cognitive health.” Adam M. Brickman, PhD, Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Study Reveals Different Effects of Antipsychotics on Weight Gain: Key Findings for Physicians A new study analyzed the impact of different antipsychotic medications on weight gain, emphasizing the importance of considering dose and specific drugs for individual patients. The study provides valuable insights for physicians to make informed decisions regarding antipsychotic use. “Weight gain from medication is one of the most problematic adverse effects facing patients with serious mental illness… It can be a real barrier in getting people to take their meds.” Michel Sabé, MD, corresponding author

Similarities in Quality and Cost of Care: Allopathic vs. Osteopathic Physicians As the medical field continues to evolve and diversify, it is imperative to understand the impact of physician education on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. This comprehensive observational study offers an insightful comparison between allopathic and osteopathic physicians in the context of hospitalized Medicare patients, revealing striking similarities in both the quality and cost of care provided.

Enhancing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction: Comparing Coronary Artery Calcium and Polygenic Risk Scores A Northwestern University study revealed that both coronary artery calcium and polygenic risk scores significantly influence 10-year risk prediction for coronary heart disease. However, coronary artery calcium score demonstrated superior predictive power, reinforcing the integration of these novel tools in risk prediction models. “What this study says is that in white participants enrolled in 2 observational studies, identifying coronary calcium predicted future cardiac events better than our currently available polygenic risk scores.” Dr. Karol E. Watson, PhD, professor of medicine and cardiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles

Unraveling Patient Perspectives on DOAC Safety: Key Findings and Implications for Healthcare Practice A recent study that delves into the complex interactions of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) usage offers insightful information about patient experiences and suggests ways to increase patients’ safety and adherence.

Understanding the Effects of Drugs with Depressive Symptom Side Effects on Patients with MDD Learn more about the complex interaction between the usage of specific drugs and the severity of depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorder (MDD).