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US Senate Investigates Pain Management Groups
US senators have launched an investigation examining ties between pain management specialist organizations and companies that make opioid drugs.
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2012
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ECO
Endoluminal Barrier Promotes Weight Loss Without Surgery
Bariatric treatment using an endoluminal barrier appears to be safe and effective for weight loss, and improves type 2 diabetes parameters. Implantation takes less than a 30 minutes.
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2012
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Noncommunicable Disease Burden Rising Worldwide
Worldwide, high blood pressure affects 1 in 3 adults and diabetes affects 1 in 10 adults, according to a World Health Organization report highlighting increases in noncommunicable risk factors.
Medscape Medical News, May 17, 2012
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Genetic Study Questions HDL Levels and the Risk of MI
The data, from a large-scale genetic analysis, throw cold water on the potential clinical benefits of raising HDL-cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of MI, say investigators.
Heartwire, May 17, 2012
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ICE-ECE
Long-Term Pegvisomant Effective in Resistant Acromegaly
Medscape Medical News, May 16, 2012
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More Evidence That Physical Activity Protects the Aging Brain
Medscape Medical News, May 16, 2012
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ASCRS
Optical Coherence Tomography Useful for Macular Edema
Medscape Medical News, May 16, 2012
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Trail Making Tests Predict Post-Stroke Mortality
Medscape Medical News, May 16, 2012
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Top 10 Cloud-Based EHRs
Medscape Medical News, May 15, 2012
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ICE-ECE
Thyroiditis Often Linked to Other Autoimmune Disorders
Medscape Medical News, May 15, 2012
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ECO
Bariatric Surgeries Associated With Increased Alcohol Risk
Medscape Medical News, May 15, 2012
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VEGF Trap-Eye Improves Vision in Diabetic Eye Disease
Reuters Health Information, May 15, 2012