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Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts
Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
Bariatric Surgery Beats Medical Control for Diabetes Remission
Shorter diabetes duration, lower fasting glycemia; gastric plus diversion surgery up remission
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Benefits Postmenopausal Women
Reductions in postprandial glucose, insulin, NEFA responses for overweight/obese women
Transgender Transition Treatment Deemed Cost-Effective
Surgical and hormone expenses less than those that treat complications of not transitioning
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness
Variation in Prices of Cancer Drugs in High-Income Countries
Difference in drug price between highest-, lowest-priced countries varies between 28 and 388 percent
Vitamin C, E, Ferulic Acid Speed Post-Laser Wound Healing
Topical formula linked to more rapid wound healing post-fractional ablative laser
CDC: Too Few Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Only half who should are using medications to help prevent cardiovascular disease
Guidelines Promote Awareness, Use of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Policy statement issued to enhance implementation, use, and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Trial Sponsorship Significantly Impacts Findings
Favorable outcomes seven times more likely in industry- versus NIH-sponsored trials
