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Fewer Americans Actively Trying to Lose Weight
More are overweight, obese than two decades ago, but fewer are trying to shed pounds
Five Million American Seniors Now Living With Alzheimer’s
Price tag hits $259 billion a year; projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2050
FDA Approves Noctiva Nasal Spray for Nocturnal Polyuria
Drug designed to increase absorption of water through the kidneys, decreasing urine production
Index Predicts 10-, 14-Year Mortality in Older Adults
Eleven-factor index predicts mortality with excellent calibration and discrimination
Guidelines Updated for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Recommendations for diagnosis, management of BPPV based on data from reviews, randomized trials
Metreleptin Doesn’t Improve Glycemic Control in T1DM
Metreleptin associated with modest reductions in body weight and daily insulin dose
Neurofeedback Aids in Reducing Chemo-Related Nerve Damage
Clinically and statistically significant reductions in peripheral neuropathy seen following neurofeedback
Most Health Care Providers Can Offer Cost Estimate
Although 75 percent of provider organizations can offer estimate, only 25% of patients request one
Hearing-Aid Outcomes Found to Be Very Good in Older Adults
High-quality digital devices provide significant benefit to older Americans
Skin Diseases Responsible for Significant Economic Burden
In the United States, dermatological conditions cost $75 billion in 2013, researchers say
