Obesity Not Linked to Low Back Pain in Twin Study
When considering genetics, no increased risk for chronic LBP for any obesity-related measures
Diabetes Requiring Insulin Tied to Increased Stroke Risk in A-Fib
Patients requiring insulin, but not those without diabetes or without insulin, have increased risk
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic
Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors
More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Ups Control in T1DM Patients
Pair of studies found patients had better levels with devices
Satisfactory Overall Success Rate for Catheter Ablation in A-Fib
Study also finds insufficient guideline adherence to antithrombotic Rx after ablation
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Many Partners of Young Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Anxiety
Anxiety is common even several years later, researchers find
Safety Profile of Red Yeast Rice Found Similar to Statins
The supplements linked to myalgias, other adverse effects similar to statins
Step Count Prescription Strategy Can Up Steps/Day
Net increase of 20 percent in steps/day with physician-delivered step count prescription strategy
