Tag: JAMA

HRT and breast cancer incidence and mortality

Chlebowski R, et al. Estrogen plus progestin and breast cancer incidence and mortality in postmenopausal women. JAMA. 2010; 304 (15):1684-1692
Combined oestrogen and progestin HRT is associated with increased risk of invasive breast cancer, node-positivity, and all cause mortality.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1062

Escitalopram for hot flushes in menopausal women

Freeman EW, et al. Efficacy of escitalopram for hot flashes in healthy menopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2001; 305(3): 267-74
Escitalopram is probably associated with a mild improvement in the frequency and severity of hot flushes in peri-menopausal women.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1075

Antiherpetic antivirals in pregnancy and birth defects

Pasternak B, Hviid A. Use of acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir in the first trimester of pregnancy and the risk of birth defects. JAMA 2010;304(8):859-866
No association was found between the use of aciclovir (Zovirax), or valaciclovir (Valtrex), in early pregnancy and major birth defects.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1046

DHA on maternal depression and neurodevelopment

Makrides M, et al. Effect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2010; 304(15): 1675-1683
DHA supplements in the later half of pregnancy are not associated with improvements in maternal depression or infant neurodevelopment.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=989

Omega-3 fatty acids for prevention of atrial fibrillation

Kowey PR, et al. Efficacy and safety of prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation. JAMA 2010; 304(21): 2363-72
High dose omega-3 fatty acids were not associated with a benefit in prevention of recurrent symptomatic AF.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1264

Subclinical hypothyroidism and coronary heart disease

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