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Brain-Computer Interface Lets Locked-In Patients Communicate
Correct responses were provided to more than 70 percent of yes-or-no questions, researchers say
Paracardial Fat Linked to Risk of CAC in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers tie paracardial adipose tissue to raised risk of coronary artery calcification
New or Worsening T2DM Could Indicate Pancreatic Cancer
Type 2 diabetes could be the first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer, researchers say
Obese Who Self-Stigmatize May Have Higher Cardiometabolic Risk
Those affected by weight bias more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors
Breath Test to Detect Esophageal, Gastric Cancers May Be Feasible
Test could reduce the number of unnecessary endoscopies, researcher says
HbA1c, Waist-to-Height Ratio Predict Dyslipidemia in T1DM
For youth with type 1 diabetes, hemoglobin A1c and waist-to-height ratio are modifiable risk factors
Smartphone App Can Help Cut Length of Stay After C-Section
Introduction of app would yield 216 percent return on investment during first year of use
Benefits for Intensive BP Lowering in Older HTN Patients
Intensive BP control linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality, and heart failure
Relapse Risk Up With Low Vitamin D Levels in Ulcerative Colitis
Remission vitamin D level of ≤35 ng/mL linked to increased risk of clinical relapse
BMI Linked to Risk for Orthostatic Intolerance Post Bariatric Sx
Increase in OI and propensity for noncardiac syncope following bariatric surgery-linked weight loss
