Mortality & Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Research Paper Title Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Mortality from All Causes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer: Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Study Question What is the association between consumption of fruit and vegetables and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer morality? Summary Answer Evidence from prospective cohort studies shows that… Read More

Cardiovascular Risk of HDL: Niacin, Fibrates & CETP Inhibitors

Research Paper Title Effect of Cardiovascular Risk of the High Density Lipoprotein Targeted Drug Therapies Niacin, Fibrates, and CETP Inhibitors: Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials including 117 411 Patients. Study Question Do treatments to increase the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) deliver the cardiovascular event reduction that might be expected from the strong relation… Read More

Dynamic Pressure Testing for CECS in the UK Military

Research Paper Title Dynamic Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in the UK Military Population. Background Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is one of the main causes of exertional leg pain. Diagnosis is based on the history and intra-compartmental muscle pressure testing during exercise prior to consideration of fasciotomy for treatment. The researchers present… Read More

Fitness, Obesity & Risk of Heat Illness Among US Army Trainees.

Research Paper Title Fitness, Obesity and Risk of Heat Illness Among Army Trainees. Background Exertional heat illness (EHI) affects military personnel, athletes and occupational groups such as agricultural workers, despite knowledge of preventive measures. Aims To evaluate EHI diagnoses during US Army basic training and its associations with fitness and body fat on entering military… Read More