Plasma and dietary magnesium and risk of sudden cardiac death in women — Am J Clin Nutr
If the observed association is causal…
Medical News
Truth AND Consequences
In an e-mail, an Aurora spokesman said Sagar’s firing was not related to her presentation.
“Dr. Sagar’s contract was terminated for a number of reasons, none related to her study. This was in no way a retaliatory action. As a matter of fact, the study supported our quality improvement initiatives and has resulted in heightened standards in the echo lab.”
If an employee termination is not a retaliatory action then why does an official spokesperson even mention the thought and go on to elaborate further? Sadly, stories like this no longer surprise me.
More Statin Stuff 01/11/11
DM and Depression – Watch That Combo
In Women, Diabetes Plus Depression a Deadly Combo
Women who had diabetes had about a 35 percent increased risk of dying, and those with depression had about a 44 percent increased risk, compared with women with neither condition, the researchers calculated.
Those with both conditions had about twice the risk of dying, the study authors found.
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National Folic Acid Awareness Week
Announcements: National Folic Acid Awareness Week
This is not a joke.
Obesity and Vitamin D
Obesity May Interfere With Vitamin D Absorption
The study found an inverse relationship between excess pounds and an insufficient amount of vitamin D, which is critical to cell health, calcium absorption and proper immune function. Vitamin D deficiency can raise the risk for bone deterioration and certain types of cancer.
The researchers also suggest that overweight and obese people may have problems processing the vitamin properly.
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