Death rates higher in rural areas for both males and females; difference in rates widened during study period
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Greater Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Diabetes Remission
However, above 20 percent total weight loss, rates of initial diabetes remission do not increase substantially
Read More »Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Major Depressive Disorder
Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance linked to increased risk for incident major depression
Read More »RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose-response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies
Read More »7,000 Steps Per Day Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death
No association seen between step intensity in middle age and later mortality
Read More »Prophylactic Steroids May Prevent Complications of Thyroidectomy
Rates of postoperative hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction lower with single preoperative dose of dexamethasone versus placebo
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Hospitalizations in High-Risk Populations
Estimates of vaccine effectiveness high for adults aged 85 years and older, those with chronic medical conditions, and for Hispanic, Black adults
Read More »Mortality Risk Higher for Transgender Individuals Taking Hormones
Increased mortality risk, which did not decrease over time, seems largely attributable to causes of death not associated with hormone treatment
Read More »Delays in Referral for Type 1 Diabetes in Children Common
43 percent of these children not immediately referred to a pediatric emergency ward
Read More »Whole Grain Intake Tied to Fewer Heart Disease Risk Factors
Higher whole grain intake tied to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar over time
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