As a treatment for morbid obesity, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) appears to increase the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons for June. Reuters Health Information
A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that children given additional vitamin D are approximately 30% less likely to have type 1 diabetes in later life vs those not given the supplement. Medscape Medical News
Maximal doses of rosuvastatin are more effective than maximal doses of atorvastatin in lowering direct LDL cholesterol and small dense LDL cholesterol, according to a report in the February 1st issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that low serum concentration of vitamin E, a marker of poor nutrition, is associated with subsequent decline in physical function among community-living older adults. Medscape Medical News