February 2026 – Kmendis

Multivitamin Supplements Improve Memory and Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults

Background: Longer effects of multivitamin-mineral (MVM) supplementation on late-life cognitive function remain untested using in-person, detailed neuropsychological assessments. Furthermore, insufficient evidence exists for healthcare providers to recommend daily MVM supplements to prevent cognitive decline. The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) (Ref-1) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate Read more

By kadmin, 1 monthFebruary 26, 2026 ago

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Chronic Kidney Disease: Low vs Standard BP targets

This Cochrane systematic review examined whether intensive blood pressure (BP) targets provide additional clinical benefit compared with standard BP targets in adults with both hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD). While BP lowering is known to improve outcomes in hypertension, the optimal target in CKD remains uncertain and controversial. The Read more

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Which works best for weight loss? Intermittent fasting or traditional dietary advice?

There are various techniques recommended for weight loss. Intermittent fasting is one such method. This Cochrane systematic review assessed whether intermittent fasting (IF) is more effective than traditional dietary advice or no intervention for weight loss in adults living with overweight or obesity. IF strategies included time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, Read more

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For Scabies, topical 25% benzyl benzoate is more effective than permethrin 5%

An estimated 200 million people are affected worldwide. In 2017, the WHO formally designated scabies a neglected tropical disease and in 2020 integrated this condition into the WHO roadmap for neglected tropical diseases 2021–30, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. This double-blind RCT compared topical permethrin 5% with benzyl Read more

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Vitamin D supplementation in healthy elderly population did not reduce total fracture incidence

Vitamin D is a well-established component of bone metabolism. However, the efficacy and safety of vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of fractures in elderly healthy individuals is still unclear This meta-analysis evaluated whether vitamin D supplementation reduces fracture risk in healthy adults aged ≥60 years without osteoporosis or other Read more

By kadmin, 1 month ago