Jamaluddin Moloo

Does CPAP Lower Blood Pressure in Patients with Sleep Apnea

The association between cardiovascular morbidity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is widely recognized. The effect of treatment with

Misconceptions About Venous Thromboembolism

Some clinicians may believe that inpatient venous thromboembolism (VTE) is far more common than outpatient VTE and that outpatient VTE generally occurs

Can Beta Carotene Supplementation Prevent Cognitive Decline

Oxidative stress has been implicated in the development of cognitive decline and dementia. Several studies have assessed whether antioxidant vitamins

Siesta to Reduce Coronary Mortality

Observational studies have suggested that coronary heart disease mortality rates are lower in certain Mediterranean countries because of the common practice of taking siestas. Researchers assessed the effect of siestas on coronary mortality in a prospective …

Physician Self-Disclosure During Patient Visits

Many physicians share personal experiences as a way to improve patient-physician dialogue and patient comfort. In a recent study, researchers assessed

Complementary Therapies for Acute Low Back Pain

Low back pain remains one of the most common presenting complaints in primary care practice. In this NIH-supported study, 444 patients with acute-onset

MRI for the Diagnosis of Foot Osteomyelitis

In a meta-analysis of 16 studies, magnetic resonance imaging was compared with technetium bone scan (7 studies), plain x-ray (9 studies), and a white

Assessing the Value of Repeat Bone-Mineral Density Measurements

Guidelines recommend initial screening for osteoporosis at age 65, and in current practice, clinicians commonly repeat bone-mineral density (BMD)

Depression Associated with Death and Hospitalization in Patients with Heart Failure

Depression is associated with worse outcomes among patients with coronary heart disease, but its relation to heart failure has not been fully

Depression and Low Bone Mass

Depression is associated with several physiologic alterations, including a hyperadrenergic state, hypercortisolemia, and an increase in inflammatory cytokines. In turn, each of these alterations may contribute to bone loss. In a cross-sectional study, bone-mineral density (BMD) was assessed among …