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Greater Weight Loss With RYGB in Obese With T2DM at Three Years
Lasting improvements in weight, HbA1c, cardiovascular risk vs. intensive weight management
Omalizumab Effective for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
In small study, 85 percent of refractory CSU patients had complete response; rest had well-controlled dx
Treating Depression Found to Up Successful Opioid Cessation
Taking antidepressants helped non-cancer pain patients successfully stop long-term opioid use
Education About Imaging Most Often Given by Ordering Provider
Delivery of pre-examination information to patients suboptimal; about half seek information themselves
Patterns of Violations in Drinking Water Quality ID’d for 1982-2015
Increasing time trends and violation hot spots in several states, particularly in Southwest region
Eating Slower Tied to Lower Obesity Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Slower eating also found to be associated with reduced BMI, waist circumference
USPSTF Recommends Against Ovarian Cancer Screening
Among asymptomatic women, harms of screening for ovarian cancer outweigh potential benefits
Lipoproteins, Lipids Have Similar Ties to MI, Ischemic Stroke
No association with ICH; within HDL, cholesterol inversely and triglyceride positively linked to MI
Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks
Health care execs should ID potential inefficiencies in cybersecurity, ensure systems backed up
Perfluoroalkyl Substances Linked to Greater Weight Regain
Higher baseline levels of PFAS tied to greater weight regain in weight-loss setting, especially for women
