Overweight & Obesity

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

Following sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in Obesity Surgery.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mortality risk increased for six months after COVID-19 in veterans

U.S. veterans infected with COVID-19 have an increased risk for mortality during days 0 to 90 and 91 to 180, but risk is reduced thereafter through two years, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in JAMA Internal ...

Oncology & Cancer

Subcutaneous securement system best for reaching end of PICC need

A subcutaneous anchor securement system (SASS) is superior for assisting oncology patients to reach the end of need with a single peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), according to a study published online Aug. 1 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hep C treatment initiation low among Medicaid recipients

While there are highly effective treatments for the hepatitis C virus (HCV), only one in five Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with HCV started treatment, according to a retrospective study led by researchers at Weill Cornell ...

Oncology & Cancer

Study shows breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women

A study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater incidence of cancer that likely would not have caused symptoms in the patient's lifetime. These findings ...

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