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More Data on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Falls with Vitamin D Supplementation

In generally healthy older adults, supplementation did not improve these outcomes.

How Accurate Is BMI as a Measure of Obesity?

Nearly all adults with body-mass indexes that indicated obesity had excess fat mass.

Does Vitamin D Lower Risk for Acute Respiratory Infections?

According to an updated meta-analysis, this potential benefit for supplementation remains uncertain.

Diagnosing Iron Deficiency Is Not Always Straightforward

Low ferritin correlated well with low bone marrow iron stores, but no feasible ferritin cutoff ruled out iron deficiency anemia with high certainty.

Exploring the Association Between Diabetes and Anemia

Microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic anemia all were more common in people with diabetes than in those without.

Observations from ID and Beyond: How ID Doctors Get Paid — The Bread, Butter, and Budget Deficits of Infectious Diseases

Dr. Paul Sax begins a three-part series outlining how ID doctors get paid. in HIV and ID Observations.

A Less-Invasive Way to Gauge ARDS Severity — And Perhaps to Titrate PEEP

The SpO2:FiO2 ratio tracks closely with the PaO2:FiO2 ratio in intubated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Is Metabolic Syndrome Associated with Young-Onset Dementia?

Features of metabolic syndrome were associated with higher risk for young-onset dementia in an observational study, highlighting the importance of preventive care and addressing comorbidities early.

Does Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Prevent Recurrence?

Observational data from two U.S. cohorts suggest the answer is “no.”

Does Tenecteplase Before Thrombectomy Benefit Patients with Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke?

Tenecteplase pretreatment improved outcomes in patients treated within 4.5 hours.