Scaly lesions triggered by malnutrition in rare Australian case
Malnutrition is a rare occurrence in developed countries, but Australian doctors have described a local case of phrynoderma in an elderly man who presented with…
Tag: Diet
A lesson in mealtime carb counting for type 1 diabetes
Josh is a 26-year-old accountant diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six months ago after presenting to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. Josh has no other known…
Mediterranean diet plus omega-3 fatty acids beneficial in acne: study
Following a Mediterranean diet along with omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduces skin lesions in patients with acne, according to a small German study. Over four…
Weight-loss success with VLED
Susie is a 61-year-old office worker who is referred to a dietitian for weight-loss advice. Susie’s weight is 124kg and BMI is 49kg/m2. She has…
Fish oil ‘may be harmful’ in adults without heart disease
Regular use of fish oil supplements could increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those free of cardiovascular diseases, new research suggests.…
Watermelon brings on hyperkalaemia in patients: case series
Patients with impaired kidney function would be wise to go easy on their watermelon consumption, with US doctors warning it has the potential to induce…
Time-restricted dieting tied to higher CV mortality in ‘surprise’ findings
Adults who restrict their food intake to eight hours or less per day are almost twice as likely to die from heart disease than those…
Why fasting during Ramadan is safe for most patients with diabetes
Most patients with diabetes should be able to fast safely during Ramadan, says an endocrinologist leading a novel Ramadan preparation clinic. The clinic, managed by…
Low vitamin D levels tied to severe psoriasis
Lower vitamin D levels are associated with increasing psoriasis severity, suggesting a vitamin D–rich diet or oral supplementation may provide benefit to patients, researchers say.…
Rare rectal phytobezoar rooted in sunflower seed snack: case report
A young woman in the US was urged to swear off snacking on sunflowers seeds after it led to a painful and “exceedingly rare” case…
