Cost-effectiveness of dietary supplement ingredients versus generic statins for LDL reduction.

Background: While statin therapy is the preferred treatment for hyperlipidemia, literature supports the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering effects associated with red yeast rice, berberine, and . Dietary supplements may be perceived as a more affordable alternative to prescription medication.

Objective: We determined cost-effectiveness of generic pravastatin versus single-ingredient dietary supplements in relation to LDL lowering effect.

The Impact of Ketamine for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses.

Background: Ketamine has been used in anesthesia, pain management, and major depressive disorder. It has recently been studied in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Objective: To determine the impact of ketamine on PTSD symptomatology and depression scores.