Obesity
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Several factors predict postbariatric surgery readmission
Key clinical point: Knowing risk factors for readmission after bariatric surgery can allow for targeted interventions. Major finding: Steroid use...
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Double bubble: Concomitant hernia repair and bariatric surgery
Key clinical point: Hiatal hernia repair during bariatric surgery is feasible and safe. Major finding: Concomitant hernia repair added 16.9...
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Cost of cholesterol test lowest in Tennessee
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Diet’s link to RA risk centers on alcohol, fish, sugar consumption
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More coronary artery calcification seen with sedentary behavior
Key clinical point: Increased sedentary time was independently associated with increased coronary artery calcification. Major findings: In a...
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VIDEO: Metabolic syndrome less likely in kids who eat nuts
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Smart diet remains potent cardiovascular medicine
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Early intervention key in food addiction
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Glucose levels decreased with high-intensity exercise; waist shrinkage same for all intensities
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Study linked gastric phenotypes, hormone levels to obesity
Key clinical point: Obesity was linked to lower satiety levels, faster gastric emptying, greater fasted gastric volume, and lower levels of PYY....