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For patients with lipodystrophy

Metreleptin Ups Resting-State Connectivity in Lipodystrophy

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Significant increases in hypothalamus; insula, superior temporal gyrus; medial prefrontal cortex
The body mass index linked to the lowest rate of all-cause early mortality is rising

Excess Weight May Not Equal Early Mortality After All

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BMI linked to lowest rate of all-cause early death up by more than three units since 1970s
Many caregivers of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit report high levels of depressive symptoms

Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill

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For most, but not all caregivers, depressive symptoms reduce at least partially with time
A mother's excess weight gain or elevated blood glucose levels in pregnancy may put her child at increased risk for being overweight or obese

High Maternal Glucose May Adversely ‘Imprint’ Baby

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Elevated blood glucose and excess weight during pregnancy may change baby's metabolism
Low doses of ketamine may quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with treatment-resistant depression

Ketamine May Ease Suicidal Thoughts in Major Depression

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Small study found that the drug worked quickly in patients with treatment-resistant depression
Esomeprazole accelerates aging of blood vessel cells in lab tests

PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells

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Findings could help explain recent reports linking long-term use to adverse effect on cardiovascular health
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to experience memory deficits

Yoga, Meditation Show Memory, Mood Benefit in Seniors

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Yoga/meditation group showed improved memory, less depression and anxiety
The endothelin-1 blocker macitentan does not reduce the number of new digital ulcers over 16 weeks among patients with systemic sclerosis and active ischemic digital ulcers

Macitentan Doesn’t Reduce Number of New Digital Ulcers

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Findings over 16 weeks among patients with systemic sclerosis and active ischemic digital ulcers
Although Medicare telemedicine visits are increasing

Telemedicine Visits Up, but Not for Rural Medicare Beneficiaries

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Telemedicine visits up from 2004 to 2013; only 0.7 percent of rural beneficiaries received visit in 2013
The synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue misoprostol has known severe side effects and should be considered in cases of postpartum hyperthermia

Misoprostol Should Be Considered in Postpartum Hyperthermia

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Report of 21-year-old with severe hyperthermia, rigors, tachycardia, transient encephalopathy