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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty plus obesity drugs add up to more weight loss
Some experts believe weight-loss medications can help with the rebound in weight that some people experience months after bariatric surgery.
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Psyllium may shield against colitis
A mouse study suggests an effect on inflammation by boosting bile acid metabolism.
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Early gestational diabetes treatment may improve neonatal outcomes
No differences were observed in pregnancy-related hypertension or neonatal lean body mass.
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Number of cancer survivors with functional limitations doubled in 20 years
The 70% prevalence of functional limitation among survivors in 2018 is nearly twice that of the general population.
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Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased Parkinson’s risk
“If patients with rheumatoid arthritis begin exhibiting motor symptoms such as muscle rigidity, tremors, or slowed movement, it is imperative that...
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FDA OKs new drug for Fabry disease
“The totality of clinical data suggests that Elfabrio has the potential to be a long-lasting therapy.”
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Here’s how we can rebuild trust in vaccines
“Even if it’s the wildest conspiracy theory I’ve ever heard, that is my opportunity to show them that I’m listening and to empathize.”
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New AI tool may help predict best treatments for colorectal cancer
The tool is not yet ready for clinical use. When it is, the tool has the potential to provide timely, accurate decision support based on tumor...
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FDA approves first drug to treat Alzheimer’s agitation
“Agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.”
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Cutaneous vasculitis curtails quality of life
Survey respondents described a generally poor health-related quality of life that was detailed as more severe with a skin-specific instrument than...