Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

GLASGOW, UK Amitriptyline, titrated at low doses, outperformed placebo as a second-line treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) across multiple outcomes in what researchers called a trial Largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) of tricyclic antidepressants in this condition. According to the investigators of the Low-Dose and Titrated Amitriptyline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment … Read more

The new policy takes sexual orientation and gender out of the blood donation equation

The new policy takes sexual orientation and gender out of the blood donation equation

In a reversal of a decades-long practice that many in the LGBTQ+ community consider discriminatory, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) will join others across the United States in implementing a new policy that helps gay men. men and bisexual men, as well as women, have an easier time having sex with men. bisexual men donate blood. … Read more

Impact of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation: general topics and future research

Study: Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis. Image Credit: Volgastudio/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers visually assessed the association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation to identify the most common themes and guidelines. Future research, highlights the importance of balancing caffeine intake with fat oxidation. Learn: Research trends on the effects of caffeine intake on fat oxidation: A bibliometric and … Read more