Archive: 08/01/2020

Overweight and obesity linked to higher cancer risks in large Danish study

Overweight and obesity were associated with higher risks of several common cancers in a 40-year, nationwide Danish study.

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Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer's disease

Use of antipsychotic medications was associated with an increased risk of head injuries in a study of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Study examines the benefits of childbirth education classes during pregnancy

Participating in childbirth classes may help women have normal vaginal deliveries, according to a study published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics.

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Study reveals long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in adults with obesity and diabetes

Researchers recently conducted the largest study to date to evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss surgery in a Chinese population of individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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Does inflammatory bowel disease carry certain risks during pregnancy?

Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to undergo delivery by Caesarean section and face certain risks during pregnancy, according to an analysis of published studies.

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Alcohol-related deaths have increased in the United States

An analysis of death certificates suggests that the number of alcohol-related deaths doubled in the United States between 1999-2017.

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Study examines opioid involvement in US drug overdoses

Fatal overdoses involving stimulants (cocaine and other psychostimulants, primarily methamphetamine) have been increasing over the past few years. A recent analysis published in Addiction found that in 2016, 27% of overdose ...

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Study reveals sex differences in the global burden of glaucoma

Worldwide, the burden of glaucoma—quantified as health loss—is higher in men than in women, according to a recent analysis published in Acta Ophthalmologica.

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ACR and Arthritis foundation release updated treatment guideline for OA

Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation (AF), released the 2019 ACR/AF Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip and Knee. The ACR periodically ...

Jan 8, 2020

Bacterial link in celiac disease

Bacterial exposure has been identified as a potential environmental risk factor in developing coeliac disease, a hereditary autoimmune-like condition that affects about one in 70 Australians.

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