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Pandemic tied to a 50% drop in memory, executive function in older adults
“On the positive note, there is evidence that lifestyle changes and improved health management can positively influence mental functioning.”
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Quitting tobacco can improve lung health in COPD
A knowledge summary from the World Health Organization also emphasizes the need for control measures to protect youth from tobacco marketing.
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Abatacept reduced rates of progression to RA, phase 2b trial finds
The study was conducted at 28 sites in the United Kingdom and 3 in The Netherlands.
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Study confirms link between red meat and diabetes risk
Those who consumed more red meat had a higher BMI, higher total energy intake, and greater likelihood of being a smoker.
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Intense exercise may lead to colds. A new study tells us why
“Physicians can use this study’s findings to provide individualized exercise recommendations.”
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At-home blood pressure monitoring is cost effective over long term
Home measurement appeared to be economical over a minimum 10-year period compared with usual care – higher expenditures for equipment and training...
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Redispensing unused cancer meds cuts waste, saves money
Researchers compared the reduction in drug waste and cost savings from redispensing oral anticancer drugs versus the standard practice of...
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GLP-1 RAs tied to suboptimal bowel prep, repeat colonoscopy
“Specifically, for every 14 patients treated with GLP-1 RAs, one patient would require a repeat colonoscopy due to suboptimal preparation.”
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Do patients follow up on referrals after telehealth visits?
Investigators retrospectively examined test and referral orders for more than 4,000 patients to see how many complied with recommendations to have...
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New insights into how omega-3 fatty acids improve NASH
BTC was consistently upregulated in liver cancer and downregulated by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in mice and humans with NASH.
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Surgery is falling out of favor in rectal cancer
“This case series shows that rectal cancer is increasingly being managed medically,” the authors said.