USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
Nutrition
IV Vitamin C Increases Risk for Death, Organ Failure in Sepsis
Risk increased with intravenous vitamin C versus placebo for adults with sepsis in the ICU receiving vasopressor therapy
Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
Bioavailability is equivalent for levothyroxine oral solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions
Emergency Shipment of Baby Formula Arrives From Europe
Formula is designated for infants intolerant of the protein supplied by cow’s milk
Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula
Federal government can now use commercial aircraft or air cargo planes owned by the DoD to transport infant formula from countries abroad
FDA Expands Baby Formula Market to Foreign Suppliers
Agency also moves to reopen Abbott plant and ‘prioritize’ new product submissions for approval from international companies
FDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
The agency’s latest moves should help ease the dire situation many mothers face
US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens
Among the causes was a widespread recall in February of Abbott Nutrition powdered baby formula products
Selenious Acid Injection Now Available in New Concentration and Vial Size
Selenious Acid Injection is a trace element indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
Daily Multivitamin Does Not Cut Cancer Incidence in Older Adults
Same randomized two-by-two factorial trial shows cocoa extract did not significantly reduce total cardiovascular events in older adults
