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DDW: Bariatric Balloon Capsule Shows Promise for Weight Loss
New capsule requires no endoscope; balloon is deflated, then excreted naturally
Movies Can Replace Anesthesia for Children Receiving Radiation
Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, researchers say
ARVO: Dichoptic Augmented-Reality Treats Adult Amblyopia
After six-week contrast-rebalance AR training the stereopsis of all 15 patients was reestablished
DDW: Autonomously-Controlled ‘Capsule Robot’ Can Explore Colon
Tiny, magnet-guided device might someday replace colonoscopy, researchers say
PAS: ER Visits for Colorado Teens Up After Marijuana Legalization
Number of urgent care cases where teen showed marijuana use rose four-fold after legalization
PAS: Buprenorphine Beneficial in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Sublingual buprenorphine linked to shorter duration of treatment, length of hospital stay
PAS: ~16 Children Hospitalized for Firearm Injuries Daily in U.S.
Many injuries are accidental
Antioxidant Resveratrol May Help Reduce Arteriosclerosis in T2DM
SIRT1 gene activity increased slightly after resveratrol supplementation
Cervical CA Survivors Often Have Long-Term Fatigue, Insomnia
Symptoms could have a serious impact on patients' daily lifes
PAS: Internet Info Can Lower Parent Trust in Doctors’ Diagnosis
Computer-generated diagnoses may mislead patients or parents, researcher says
