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- Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2008
While initial dietary management immediately after formal diagnosis is an 'accepted' cornerstone of treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, a formal and systematic overview of its efficacy and method of delivery is not currently available.
- Dietary advice given by a dietitian versus other health professional or self-help resources to reduce blood cholesterol
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
The average level of blood cholesterol is an important determinant of the risk of coronary heart disease. Blood cholesterol can be reduced by dietary means. Although dietitians are trained to provide dietary advice, for practical reasons it may be given b
- Dietary advice in pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2011
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy which can result in significant adverse outcomes for mother and child both in the short and long term. The potential for adverse outcomes, in addition to the increasing
- Dietary advice with or without oral nutritional supplements for disease‐related malnutrition in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2021
Disease-related malnutrition has been reported in 10% to 55% of people in hospital and the community and is associated with significant health and social-care costs. Dietary advice (DA) encouraging consumption of energy- and nutrient-rich foods rather tha
- Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jul-2010
Several dietary factors have been considered to be involved in the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in industrialised countries. Experimental and epidemiological evidence has been suggestive but not conclusive for a protective role for high dieta
- Dietary exclusions for established atopic eczema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2008
Atopic eczema (AE) is a non-infective chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by an itchy red rash.
- Dietary fibre for the prevention of colorectal adenomas and carcinomas
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2008
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. Experimental evidence has supported the hypothesis that dietary fibre may be protective for the development of CRC, although epidemiologic data have been inco
- Dietary fibre for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2016
The prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a key public health priority. A number of dietary factors have been associated with modifying CVD risk factors. One such factor is dietary fibre which may have a beneficial association with CVD risk factor
- Dietary flavonoid for preventing colorectal neoplasms
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Jun-2012
Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds that are distributed widely in the plant kingdom; they are especially abundant in fruits and vegetables. More than 5,000 individual flavonoids have been identified and classified into more than 10 subgroups according
- Dietary interventions (plant sterols, stanols, omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein and dietary fibers) for familial hypercholesterolaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-May-2014
A cholesterol-lowering diet and several other dietary interventions have been suggested as a management approach either independently or as an adjuvant to drug therapy in children and adults with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). However, a consensus h
- Dietary interventions for mineral and bone disorder in people with chronic kidney disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2016
Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is a systemic dysfunction of mineral and bone metabolism in people with CKD. Recent research shows that phosphate retention plays a significant role in the development of CKD-MBD. Compared with dr
- Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2012
Clinical and experimental data suggest that certain dietary regimens, particularly those including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and vitamins, might improve outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Diets and dietary supplements are much used
- Dietary interventions for phenylketonuria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2009
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disease treated with dietary restriction of the amino acid phenylalanine. The diet is initiated in the neonatal period to prevent mental handicap; however, it is restrictive and can be difficult to follow. Whether the diet
- Dietary interventions for preventing complications in idiopathic hypercalciuria
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Feb-2014
Idiopathic hypercalciuria is an inherited metabolic abnormality that is characterised by excessive amounts of calcium excreted in the urine by people whose calcium serum levels are normal. Morbidity associated with idiopathic hypercalciuria is chiefly rel
- Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2014
Between 4% and 25% of school-age children complain of recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) of sufficient severity to interfere with daily activities. It is unclear whether the diagnosis includes children with different aetiologies for their pain. For the majori
- Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2008
The question of what potential benefits and harms are associated with certain dietary regimes used in rheumatoid arthritis is an important one for many patients and health care providers.
- Dietary marine fatty acids (fish oil) for asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Epidemiological studies suggest that a diet high in marine fatty acids (fish oil) may have beneficial effects on inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and possibly asthma.
- Dietary regulation for 'gestational diabetes'
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Sep-2008
Impaired glucose metabolism in pregnancy may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Primary dietary therapy is used in the management of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
- Dietary sodium manipulation and asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jun-2014
There is a wide geographical variation in the prevalence of asthma and observational studies have suggested that dietary sodium may play a role.
- Dietary supplements for chronic gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Nov-2021
Dietary supplements are frequently used for the treatment of several medical conditions, both prescribed by physicians or self administered. However, evidence of benefit and safety of these supplements is usually limited or absent.
