Diet

Conference Coverage

Which Diet Is Optimal for Controlling HbA1c?

06/06/2018

In this systematic review, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2018, the researchers assessed the effect of different diet plans on glycemic control and weight loss in patients with diabetes mellitus. To see their results, read more.

In this systematic review,...

06/06/2018

Gastroenterology

News

Mediterranean Diet Is as Effective as Pharmacotherapy in Treating Reflux

09/08/2017

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a common disorder. In a recent study, researchers investigated whether non-pharmacologic strategies, such as dietary interventions, were as efficacious as proton pump inhibitors in improving reflux symptoms.

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a...

09/08/2017

Gastroenterology

News

Cutting Sugar Intake Improves Liver Function in Obese Children

09/07/2017

It is well known that sugar intake is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiometabolic disorders. However, previous studies have indicated that de novo lipogenesis may be a modifiable pathogenetic pathway.

It is well known that sugar...

09/07/2017

Gastroenterology

News

IBS Patients May Benefit from a Low FODMAP Diet

07/13/2017

Restricting fermentable carbohydrates in the diet of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been associated with reduced symptoms in some patients. In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine the effects of this diet on...

Restricting fermentable...

07/13/2017

Gastroenterology

Perspectives

A Mediterranean Diet for Optimal Heart Health: Extending the Results of ARREST-AF to All Our Patients

06/19/2016

James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS

Regional Health System,

Yakima, Washington

James Kneller, MD, PhD, FHRS, CCDS R...

ARREST-AF demonstrated how healthy living might improve outcomes for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, with partial reversal of the underlying pathologic substrate. When intensive RFM programs are difficult to implement, similar...

ARREST-AF demonstrated how...

06/19/2016

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