Month: November 2022

Does folic acid supplementation have a positive effect on improving memory? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

IntroductionThe results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effect of folic acid supplementation on memory status due to various heterogeneity, dosage, duration, and cognitive function assessments were inconclusive. Therefore, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effect of folic acid supplementation on memory in RCTs.MethodComprehensive computerized systematic searches were conducted […]

Published on November 28, 2022

Readers and Tweeters Decry Medical Billing Errors, Price-Gouging, and Barriers to Benefits

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Envy for-profit US healthcare? Check out this MD whose wife is a medical billing expert who spent over a year challenging an egregious billing error. After it all they still paid […]

Published on November 28, 2022

Vitamin K Intake Tied to Lower Risk of Bone Fractures in Older Adults

Like a superhero shield, vitamin K1 swoops in to protect older adults from the villainous bone fractures, especially the dreaded hip fractures. Recent research has uncovered the powerful relationship between vitamin K1 and bone health, showing that a higher intake of this mighty nutrient can significantly lower the risk of fractures late in life. Just […]

Published on November 28, 2022