Aug 31 2017
Bolland et al. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2014 Jul;2(7):573-80
The beneficial effect of vitamin D on falls in otherwise well community-dwelling people is likely to be small, if it exists at all. Its routine preventive use cannot be justified on the evidence.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1724
Jun 14 2016
Zheng et al. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2015 Oct;35(5):499-509.
The effect of metformin on cardiovascular disease in people living without diabetes on long-term antipsychotic medication is unknown.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1693
Mar 14 2014
Ajala O, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2013; 97(3): 505-516
The Mediterranean diet appears to be as good as other diets at improving glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1610
May 11 2011
Danquah I, et al. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and increased risk for malaria infection. Emerg Inf Dis 2010; 16 (1): 1601-1604
There may be an association between type 2 diabetes and malaria infection.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1433
Mar 21 2011
Bleicher K, et al. Prevalence and treatment of osteoporosis in older Australian men: findings from the CHAMP study. MJA 2010;193:387-391
Osteoporosis is very common in men aged over 70 years and probably under-recognised and undertreated; 25% of participants had osteoporosis.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=228
Feb 25 2011
Gopinath B, et al. Five-year incidence and progression of thyroid dysfunction in an older population. Internal Medicine Journal 2010;40(9):642–649
The rate of progression from subclinical to overt hypothyroidism in older people is about 1 in 6 over five years.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=182
Jan 12 2011
Zoungas S, et al. Severe hypoglycemia and risk of vascular events and death. N Engl J Med 2010;363:1410-8
Severe hypoglycaemia is strongly associated with increased risk of vascular events and death (~ 350% ↑ risk).
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=206
Jan 05 2011
Rondondi N, et al. Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. JAMA. 2010;304(12):1365-1374.
Subclinical hypothyroidism (elevated TSH with normal thyroxine levels) is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events and mortality.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=162
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