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From 1997 to 2014 the estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence was higher for adults with a history of cancer

Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in Cancer Survivors

Estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence higher for adults with history of cancer
The risks of cardiopulmonary adverse events are similar for propofol sedation versus traditional agents in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures

Review: Propofol Relatively Safe in Endoscopic Procedures

Similar risk of cardiopulmonary adverse events for propofol, traditional sedation agents
Use of [18F]-AV-1451 positron emission tomography can potentially stage Alzheimer's disease

[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s

Elevated [18F]-AV-1451 SUVR linked to volumetric loss in hippocampus, AD cortical signature regions
Standardized mixed-meal tolerance tests and arginine stimulation tests provide reproducible measures of β-cell function across glucose tolerance states

Standardized Tests Can Quantify β-Cell Function

Mixed-meal tolerance, arginine stimulation tests reproducible across glucose tolerance states
Secreted frizzled-related protein 4 is associated with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes

SFRP4 Linked to Impaired Glucose Tolerance, T2DM

Higher levels of secreted frizzled-related protein 4 associated with impaired glucose tolerance, T2DM
European health systems are requiring an increase in cost-sharing measures for patients 50 years of age and older

European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing

Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations

July 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...

July 2016 Briefing – Pain Management

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for July 2016. This roundup includes the...

July 2016 Briefing – Geriatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...

July 2016 Briefing – Cosmetic Surgery

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cosmetic Surgery for July 2016. This roundup includes the...