Yoni Freedhoff, MD DISCLOSURES | December 06, 2024 143993 Added to Email Alert They’re literally not better. Idealistically, sure, but literally not. And there’s really no debate. Meaning there’s never been a reproducible diet and exercise intervention that has led to anywhere near the average weight lost by those taking obesity medications. Furthermore, when it comes to the durability...
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Vitamin Malabsorption: A Comprehensive Guide from A to K
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Why does vitamin absorption matter?Factors affecting vitamin absorptionVitamin A malabsorptionVitamin D malabsorptionVitamin E malabsorptionVitamin K malabsorptionVitamin C malabsorptionVitamin B12 malabsorptionReferencesFurther reading Malabsorption refers to the reduced absorption of nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream. It can affect the body’s ability to absorb all nutrients or some...
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People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
by Zoe Beketova, Yale University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, PWD also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. Dr. Katie...
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Doctors and Artificial Intelligence: Working Together for a Healthier Future
Posted Today Imagine walking into your doctor’s office and hearing them say, “Let’s check what the AI suggests.” Sounds futuristic, right? But it’s already happening. Tools like medical GPT are transforming healthcare by blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with human expertise. Medical GPT (a private and compliant AI built for healthcare professionals) doesn’t just process data—it works...
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Hair growth drug safe at low doses for breast cancer patients
Peer-Reviewed Publication NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine Hair loss during chemotherapy can cause enough distress for some women to lose self-confidence, which experts say may discourage them from seeking chemotherapy in the first place. Oral minoxidil is a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. The drug is also the active ingredient...
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Sugary drinks significantly raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweet treats don’t, scientists find
by Frontiers Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it’s a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a...
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Serious side effect of using CRISPR-Cas gene scissors uncovered: AZD7648 molecule can destroy parts of genome
by Peter Rüegg, ETH Zurich Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Genome editing with various CRISPR-Cas molecule complexes has progressed rapidly in recent years. Hundreds of labs around the world are now working to put these tools to clinical use and are continuously advancing them. CRISPR-Cas tools allow researchers to modify individual building blocks of genetic material in...
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Some people say they have a high pain threshold. Here’s why
by Joshua Pate and Tory Madden, The Conversation Credit: Mikhail Nilov from Pexels We’ve all heard someone claim they have a “high pain threshold” as if it’s a mark of strength or resilience. But does science support the idea that some people genuinely feel less pain than others? Pain is an experience shaped by our psychology...
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New Approaches to Research Beyond Massive Clinical Trials
Maurie Markman, MD DISCLOSURES | December 02, 2024 Hello. I’m Dr Maurie Markman, from City of Hope. I want to briefly present a fascinating effort, one that needs to be applauded and applauded again, and then we need to scratch our collective heads and ask, why did we do it and what did we learn? I’m referring...
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Iron Overload: The Silent Bone Breaker
Edited by Javed Choudhury December 04, 2024 5354 Added to Email Alert TOPLINE: Patients with serum ferritin levels higher than 1000 μg/L show a 91% increased risk for any fracture, with a doubled risk for vertebral and humerus fractures compared with those without iron overload. METHODOLOGY: TAKEAWAY: IN PRACTICE: “The main clinical message from our...