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New research adds to growing evidence that bariatric surgery helps patients with type 2 diabetes lower their blood glucose levels for at least five years. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology

ACC: More Evidence of Long-Term Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

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After five years, more patients in surgery group had lower blood glucose than in medication-only group
Consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may affect risks of breast and prostate cancers

Glycemic Load Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers

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Preliminary study finds more reasons to improve diet
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has quadrupled in the past 35 years

Since 1980, Diabetes Cases Have Quadrupled Globally

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Major increases seen in low- and middle-income countries such as China and India
Genetics could play a role in the development of melanoma even for skin without extensive sun exposure

MC1R Variants May Up Melanoma Risk, Even Without Sun Exposure

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Variant of gene linked to skin pigmentation tied to higher risk
Familial hypercholesterolemia mutations are seen in less than 2 percent of individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL

ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent

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For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers

The Endocrine Society, April 1-4

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The Endocrine Society's 98th Annual Meeting & Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2016) was held from April 1 to...
More than 300 public health experts attended the Zika Action Plan Summit

CDC Hosts Zika Action Plan Summit

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Virus expected to become active in some parts of the southern United States in early summer
For patients with myasthenia gravis

Autologous HSCT Can Result in Remission in Myasthenia Gravis

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Treatment linked to durable, symptom-free, treatment-free remission in seven cases of MG
Hypothyroidism may increase risk for type 2 diabetes

ENDO: Hypothyroidism Ups T2DM Odds Even With Low-Normal TSH

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Higher free thyroxine levels associated with reduced diabetes risk

March 2016 Briefing – Pathology

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