Don’t believe studies that claim moderate drinking is good for you, new study urges

Don’t believe studies that claim moderate drinking is good for you, new study urges

The French correction? The long-held notion that the cheese- and butter-lovin’ French enjoy relatively low rates of heart disease because they drink red wine is misguided, new research proclaims, as are the studies that suggest moderate drinking leads to a longer, healthier life. “There is simply no completely ‘safe’ level of drinking,” insists lead researcher … Read more

A moderate dose of alcohol impairs the ability to imagine a possible future situation

A moderate dose of alcohol impairs the ability to imagine a possible future situation

Alcohol is an widely used substance known for contributing to bad decision making, but have you ever wondered why it can have that effect? A study published in Psychopharmacology explores how drinking alcohol may impair consumer’s ability to think about the future, which can cause an inability to understand the consequences of questionable choices made … Read more

Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis | NEJM

Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis | NEJM

Abstract Background Early aggressive hydration is widely recommended for the management of acute pancreatitis, but evidence for this practice is limited. Methods Download a PDF of the Research Summary. At 18 centers, we randomly assigned patients who presented with acute pancreatitis to receive goal-directed aggressive or moderate resuscitation with lactated Ringer’s solution. Aggressive fluid resuscitation … Read more