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Weight fluctuations linked to higher mortality, CV events
Weight fluctuations – like the typical pattern of weight loss followed by partial or total regain that affects most people attempting to lose...
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Levothyroxine: No benefit for subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly
The lack of benefit extended across all older age groups, both genders, and all serum thyrotropin levels at baseline. Sensitivity analyses...
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Childhood adiposity tied to NAFLD and elevated ALT in adulthood
Childhood obesity and overweight have implications for adult liver disease.
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Osteoarthritis’ link to metabolic syndrome tied to body weight, BMI
Teasing out higher body mass’ effects on the development of OA via increased joint loading and metabolic derangements will require new study...
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EBUS scope, EUS-FNA similarly effective
Utilizing just one procedure can save patients precious time and money.
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Survey: Most military family physicians wary of transgender treatments
More than half of military family physicians aren’t willing to prescribe cross-hormone drugs.
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AKI seen in 64% of children hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis
Acute kidney injury, including severe forms, may be a common complication of DKA
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Rising arthritis prevalence driven by obesity
Population projections of arthritis prevalence are likely to be underestimated because the impact of BMI on joint disease is not fully understood...
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Standardize opioid prescribing after endocrine neck surgery, researchers say
Twenty oral morphine equivalents is the ideal amount of pain relief medication with which to discharge outpatients after thyroidectomy or...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practice advice on EBT use released
New best practice guidance has been issued for use of endoscopic bariatric treatments.
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‘Strong evidence’ links obesity to cancers
A large umbrella review study of more than 200 meta-analyses finds that obesity is associated with a wide range of cancers.