Overweight & Obesity

Drug shows promise for genetic proopiomelanocortin deficiency

(HealthDay)—An experimental drug spurred substantial weight loss in patients with proopiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency, according to a study published in the July 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Patients with IBS often have negative health care encounters

(HealthDay)—Patients suffering from severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often have negative experiences of health care encounters, and actively negotiate such professional discourse by presenting a counternarrative describing ...

Oncology & Cancer

Melanoma therapy tied to cutaneous adverse events

(HealthDay)—Anti-programmed cell death (PD)-1 therapy for metastatic melanoma is associated with the development of immune-related cutaneous events, according to research published in the March issue of the Journal of the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rosacea linked to increased risk of glioma

(HealthDay)—Rosacea is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing glioma, according to research published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Dermatology.

Cardiology

Coronary artery calcium score improves CHD risk prediction

(HealthDay)—Inclusion of the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score improves coronary heart disease (CHD) risk prediction, while the absence of CAC reclassifies many patients as not eligible for statins, according to two studies ...

Oncology & Cancer

Some oncologists are being asked to solicit donations

(HealthDay)—Some institutions are asking physicians to solicit donations from patients, although most physicians agree this could impact the physician-patient relationship, according to a study published online Sept. 28 ...

Cardiology

Guideline developed for supraventricular tachycardia

(HealthDay)—Recommendations have been developed for the management of adult patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The guideline was published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Proper diagnosis is key in managing chronic migraine

(HealthDay)—Effective management of chronic migraine starts with proper diagnosis of this subtype of migraine, according to guidelines published in the September issue of Pain Practice.

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