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Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Benefits Postmenopausal Women
Reductions in postprandial glucose, insulin, NEFA responses for overweight/obese women
Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission
Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts
Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Guidelines Developed for Perinatal Hematologic Cancers
Diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, maternal supportive care discussed
Metformin Linked to Beneficial Changes in Gut Bacteria
Drug tied to increased bacteria which produce health-promoting short-chain fatty acids
Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly
Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
Antidepressants Don’t Adversely Affect Tamoxifen Efficacy
No greater risk of breast cancer recurrence seen
Higher TENS Dose May Ease Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Older adults achieve similar results to younger adults with higher TENS amplitude
Excess Relative Risk of Repeat CT Scans Can Be Quantified
Recent publication demonstrates that very low doses repeated over time as harmful as acute exposure
Cardiovascular Trial Sponsorship Significantly Impacts Findings
Favorable outcomes seven times more likely in industry- versus NIH-sponsored trials
