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The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

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Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Patients with severe mental illness are only slightly more likely to be screened for HIV than those in the general population

Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test

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Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
For men with bladder cancer

Androgen Suppression Tx May Prevent Intravesical Recurrence

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Androgen suppression therapy may be prophylactic for intravesical recurrence of bladder cancer
An internet-based program to improve mental acuity may help patients cope with tinnitus

Cognitive Training Can Positively Affect Perception of Tinnitus

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Researchers find computer-based program allows patients to cope better with tinnitus
A new vaccine for herpes simplex virus type 2 could be nearing human clinical trials

Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine

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Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
Patients with type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria in a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease

Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Gut Inflammation, Microbiota

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Type 1 diabetes patients exhibit different and distinct inflammation and gut microbiota
Cardiovascular trends have been reported using data from four American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registries. The report was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014

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Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
Sunscreen with a high sun protection factor offers better protection than a standard beach umbrella

High SPF Sunscreen Offers Better Protection Than Beach Umbrella

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More incidence of sunburn with umbrella versus sunscreen, but neither completely prevents sunburn
Use of hydrolyzed cow's milk-based formula introduced during the first seven days is associated with increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at increased risk of type 1 diabetes

Hydrolyzed Cow’s Milk Formula May Up Islet Autoimmunity

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Use during first seven days linked to increased risk of islet autoimmunity in infants at risk of T1DM
The risk of developing obesity during childhood and adolescence is increased for children with asthma

Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma

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Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma