Gastric Balloon ‘Pill’ May Help Obese Patients Lose Weight
In early trial, patients lost an average of 37 percent of their excess weight in four months
ACAAI: Penicillin Feasible Even for Those With Prior Allergy
Researchers finds drug might be safe for patients who had previous reaction to the antibiotic
ASN: suPAR Levels Prognostic for Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers say blood test can predict risk up to five years before damage begins
Metformin Eligibility Up With eGFR Versus Serum Creatinine
Metformin eligibility expanded with use of eGFR, especially among men, non-Hispanic blacks
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in REM Linked to Insulin Resistance
Link between sleep-disordered breathing, glucose metabolism varies for REM, non-REM sleep
Significant Variation in Tx Costs for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Large cost variation over 12 years of follow-up due to equipment, visits
ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court
Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
Bariatric Surgery Found to Reduce Future Health Care Costs
Patients, especially those with diabetes, found to spend far less on care after procedure
Raloxifene Does Not Appear to Boost Cognition in Alzheimer’s
Researchers find no cognitive benefits from raloxifene in women with mild to moderate dementia
CDC: Tapeworm Implicated in Case of Malignant Transformation
Researchers say this is first known case of the parasite causing tumors in a human
