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Yearly Archives: 2015
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness
Transgender Transition Treatment Deemed Cost-Effective
Surgical and hormone expenses less than those that treat complications of not transitioning
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Benefits Postmenopausal Women
Reductions in postprandial glucose, insulin, NEFA responses for overweight/obese women
Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission
Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts
Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Guidelines Developed for Perinatal Hematologic Cancers
Diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, maternal supportive care discussed
Metformin Linked to Beneficial Changes in Gut Bacteria
Drug tied to increased bacteria which produce health-promoting short-chain fatty acids
Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly
Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
Antidepressants Don’t Adversely Affect Tamoxifen Efficacy
No greater risk of breast cancer recurrence seen
Higher TENS Dose May Ease Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Older adults achieve similar results to younger adults with higher TENS amplitude
