Correction: Effect of Avocado Consumption on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41189.

The Effectiveness of Nutritional Strategies in the Treatment and Management of Obesity: A Systematic Review.

Obesity, a condition primarily resulting from positive energy balance, has become a significant global health concern. Numerous studies have demonstrated that obesity is a major risk factor for various illnesses, including different types of cancer, coronary heart disease, sleep apnea, CV stroke, type II diabetes mellitus, etc. To effectively address this issue, prevention and treatment approaches to manage body weight are crucial.

Effect of Avocado Consumption on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

High cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Lowering cholesterol plays a crucial role in maintaining good health. One approach to reducing cholesterol is through dietary modifications, and avocados have been recognized as a potential food choice for this purpose.

Low-Dose Baclofen-Induced Encephalopathy in a Healthy Young Adult: Is Baclofen Toxicity Dose-Dependent?

Baclofen is a commonly used medication for managing muscle spasticity with the potential of causing life-threatening adverse effects, including encephalopathy as well as withdrawal symptoms including confusion and hallucinations following abrupt discontinuation. Severe toxicity with baclofen is common in patients with kidney disease, hence the importance of dose reduction and monitoring in patients with renal impairment. This article reports a case of encephalopathy with low-dose baclofen in an otherwise healthy young adult concurrently taking ibuprofen and baclofen and aims to underscore the importance of potential drug interaction and patient education when initiating baclofen.

A Review of Four Practice Guidelines of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Major scientific organizations interested in gastrointestinal systems or GIT-focused organizations worldwide release guidelines for diagnosing, classifying, managing, and treating IBD.

The Burden of Obesity in the Rural Adult Population of America.

There is an epidemic of obesity in adults in rural America. It is estimated that about 19% of the population resides in rural areas, which encompasses 97% of America's total landmass. Although rural America makes up a fraction of America's total population, it has been estimated that the prevalence of obesity is approximately 6.