Medical Bulletin 30/December/2021

Here are top Medical stories of the day

Omega-3 fish oil supplements do not help prevent depression

Results from the largest clinical trial of its kind do not support the use of fish oil supplements—a source of omega-3 fatty acid—to help prevent depression. The findings are published in JAMA by a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).

Experts have recommended omega-3 supplements for reducing the recurrence of depression in some high-risk patients, but there are no guidelines related to the use of these supplements for preventing depression in the general population. Also, studies on this topic have generated mixed results.

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Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Help Prevent Depression: JAMA

Why smoking cessation should be promoted in systemic lupus erythematosus patients?

According to a new study, smoking is connected with higher B cell-activating factor (BAFF) and decreased interferon (IFN-) levels, as well as an increased frequency of arthritis, migraine, and Raynaud's phenomenon in individuals with Sysytemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

This study was conducted by Warren David Raymond and team, results of which were published in Lupus Science & Medicine on 1st January, 2021.

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Why Smoking Cessation Should Be Promoted In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients?

Consumption of pro-inflammatory diet

Results of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicate that regularly consuming a diet of pro-inflammatory foods (e.g., those rich in simple carbohydrates or in saturated fats) is associated with increased likelihood of developing frailty in middle-aged and older adults. Frailty affects between 10-15 percent of community-living older adults – making it a significant public health issue.

Courtney L Millar, Ph.D., a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, and a Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, is the lead author of the study, "A Pro-Inflammatory Diet is Associated with Increased Odds of Frailty after 12-Year Follow-up in a Cohort of Adults."

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Consumption Of Pro-Inflammatory Diet Increases Likelihood Of Frailty Onset In Older Adults

Infants with sleep problems at risk for behavioral problems

A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggested a link between sleep problems during early infancy and behavioral problems later in childhood (at ages 10-11years). The findings highlight the importance of early identification and targeted intervention to identify sleep problems and promote the well-being of the child.

Recent studies have demonstrated that about 40% of children experience behavioral sleep problems including staying asleep or difficulty falling. These problems are often accompanied with behavioral health or neurodevelopmental conditions, also reduced social, psychological, academic, cognitive, and physical well-being. In particular behavioral sleep problems are linked to increased behavioral and emotional concerns.

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Infants With Sleep Problems At Risk For Behavioral Problems In Later Life: Study