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Plastics Chemical BBP Exposure May ‘Program’ Obesity
BBP exposure enhances lipid accumulation and adipogenesis in dose-dependent manner
Chemotherapy Toxicity Predictive Model Validated
Predictive model for older adults with cancer validated in independent cohort of 250 individuals
U/S + MR Arthrography Best for Medial Elbow Pain Assessment
Improved specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy for diagnosing ulnar collateral ligament tears
DDW: New Ingestible Balloon System May Help Fight Obesity
Patients using the device lost 6.8 percent of their weight after six months
Loss of Y Chromosome in Blood Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Men
The greater the Y chromosome loss, the higher the risk of developing Alzheimer's, researchers say
Behavioral Interventions Seem Safe, Beneficial for Infant Sleep
Two long-recommended methods seem effective and bring no psychological harm
DDW: Eating Some Solid Foods May Be OK Before Colonoscopy
Low-residue diet leads to improved bowel prep, more rested patients
Health Coaches Can Help Increase Patient Engagement
In Asian community health center patients understand their treatment and are actively engaged
Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease
Just one in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say
DDW: Fecal Transplant Might Help Relieve Symptoms of Colitis
Fecal microbiota transplantation found to improve symptoms in treatment-resistant patients
