Obesity
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Prenatal valproate and ADHD
The role that mothers play in the link between depression and fathers and daughters.
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Cerebral small vessel and cognitive impairment
Flu season intensifies in the last week of 2018.
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Firibastat looking good for difficult-to-treat hypertension
CHICAGO – A phase 2b trial of a novel antihypertensive drug checks off efficacy and safety boxes.
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‘Payoff will be great’ if we can conquer childhood obesity, expert says
LOS ANGELES – Direct evidence of a link between obesity in youth and adult cardiovascular disease is beginning to emerge.
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Opioids don’t top NSAIDs for chronic pain
And canakinumab has a remarkable effect on knee and hip replacement risk.
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Real-world weight loss with meds approximates RCT results
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The real-world study saw more adverse events – but no attrition from side effects.
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For weight-loss apps, the evidence base is still small
NASHVILLE – The most effective apps took advantage of gamification and other uniquely digital features.
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BMI compares favorably with body scanning for ID of cardiometabolic traits
BMI may be all that’s needed to identify metabolic risk factors in young persons.
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ABIM sued over maintenance of certification
Do weight loss drugs have a role following bariatric surgery?
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Heavy drinkers have a harder time keeping the weight off
NASHVILLE – Teetotalers had the best luck maintaining weight loss, but the differences were small.
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Weight loss medications may have a role after bariatric surgery
Medication may help curb weight regain, especially in those who are regaining quickly.