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CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years
Chemical Analysis Links Kratom to Cases of Severe Liver Injury
Patients used kratom for psychotropic effects and joint pain; injury onset occurred after median of 22 days
ASN: Models Can Predict Risk for Incident Chronic Kidney Disease
Risk equations had median C-values of 0.845 and 0.801 for cohorts with, without diabetes, respectively
Cancer Risk Halved With Bariatric Surgery-Linked Weight Loss
Hazard ratio 0.44 for incident cancer with loss of at least 20 to 35 versus <20 percent of total body weight
Risk Calculator Predicts Morbidity in T2DM, Obesity
Risk score allows calculation of morbidity, mortality rates with and without undergoing bariatric surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy Benefits Patients With BMI <35 kg/m²
Lower BMI group had higher psychological well-being scores, body image scores, satisfaction rates
MGUS Patients Have Higher Hospital Activity Before Diagnosis
Increased hospital activity unrelated to hematology seen for years before diagnosis
Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Efficacious for Cystic Fibrosis
Percentage of FEV1 higher at four weeks and through 24 weeks with treatment versus placebo
ACS: Shorter Work Shifts Aid Acute Surgery Outcomes
12-hour acute care surgery shift model improves patient outcomes, lowers cost versus 24-hour general surgery call
