September 09, 2024

Review Explores Range of Obesity Treatments

From GLP-1 agonists achieving 15.4% weight loss to endoscopic procedures reducing excess weight by 53%, a new review unveils the expanding arsenal against obesity.

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September 05, 2024

Surgeon Fatally Removes Liver Instead of Spleen

This incident follows a previous wrong-site surgery by the physician.

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August 29, 2024

Adolescent Obesity: Comparing Two Diets Over 52 Weeks

A recent study in adolescents with obesity found both intermittent and continuous energy restriction to be effective in reducing body mass index and cardiometabolic risks. However, sustained insulin resistance reduction was only observed with continuous energy restriction. The study also highlighted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on participant outcomes.

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August 27, 2024

U.S. Baby Foods Fail WHO Nutrition and Promotional Standards

As childhood obesity rates double, new study reveals 60% of U.S. baby foods fail WHO nutritional standards, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

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May 01, 2024

Chronic Liver Disease in Latinx Pediatric Patients: Risk Factor Potentially Identified as Cases Rise

Investigators may have uncovered a new factor contributing to the rising incidence of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease among Latinx pediatric patients.

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June 10, 2024

Oral Sebetralstat Shows Efficacy in Treating HAE Attacks

Phase 3 trial shows oral sebetralstat significantly improves symptom relief and attack resolution in hereditary angioedema patients.

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July 26, 2024

EHR Use Disparities: Female vs. Male Surgeons

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals gender differences in electronic health record (EHR) usage among surgeons, with female surgeons writing significantly longer progress notes than their male counterparts.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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July 26, 2024

Peak Age for Best Olympic Performance

Why 27 may be the magic number for peak athletic performance.

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