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Tool Aids Safe Fasting for T2DM Patients Observing Ramadan
Greater improvements in glycemic control seen for patients using fasting algorithm versus usual care
U.S. Seniors at Higher Risk for Severe Illness, Death With COVID-19
Twenty-nine percent of COVID-19 cases with known age were 20 to 44 years old
Digestive Symptoms Reported for About Half of COVID-19 Patients
Likelihood of being cured, discharged higher for patients without versus with digestive symptoms
Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016
Overall mortality decrease started in 2013 following introduction of 10 new treatments in 2011
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Up Health Risks in Drug Injectors
Opioid withdrawal symptoms linked to higher risk for receptive syringe sharing, nonfatal overdose
Drop in Episodic Memory Steeper With High Goal Disengagement
Cognitive decline worse for retired versus employed individuals with high goal disengagement, women
Low Muscle Mass, Density Linked to Shorter Survival in Lymphoma
13 percent of DLBCL patients had LMM, LMD, which was associated with shorter OS and PFS
COVID-19 Preparedness for Radiology Departments Outlined
Preparedness includes early detection and limiting exposure of health care workers, hospital employees
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Long-Term Risk for Major CV Events
Reduction mainly due to decrease in myocardial infarction, but not in acute ischemic stroke
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
