Bariatric residents have a six-fold chance of developing type 2 diabetes
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
Bariatric residents may be six times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as their normal-weight peers, according to Danish researchers.
Vitamin E shows promise in preventing muscle damage after heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
Vitamin E therapy given before and after lifesaving heart procedures may reduce inflammation and help preserve heart muscle.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 17
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
When sleep apnea is severe, blood pressure follows suit … New drug for irritable bowel syndrome FDA-approved … Small amounts of carcinogen found in Zantac: US investigates
Popular Alzheimer’s drug raises risk of hospitalization for painful condition
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
Donepezil, also known as Aricept, appears to double the risk of hospitalization for a painful muscle condition, according to a new study.
Eye scan spots early signs of type 2 diabetes
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
New eye-scanning technology can pick up early signs of type 2 diabetes. Researchers foresee it expediting diagnosis and treatment.
Ketogenic diet and gut bacteria may influence Alzheimer’s development
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease may be associated with changes in gut bacteria, and a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet has shown signs of being therapeutic.
Plant-based diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Eating plant-based foods may relieve the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review by doctors who advocate for a meat-free diet.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, September 16
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
‘Surprise question’ to clinicians predicts older patients’ mortality … Areas of the retina change in mild Alzheimer’s disease … Cancer patients who miss referral appointment are more likely...
Hand gestures used in game play may reveal cognitive decline
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Hand gestures used in playing popular mobile games may one day help spot the subtle changes in motor abilities seen in cognitive decline.
Stealth heart attack symptoms often ignored, delaying care
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Mild, slow heart attack symptoms may sneak up on residents with multiple health problems, delaying time to treatment by five hours.