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Managing Obesity Can Lead to Sarcopenia: A 'Hidden' Problem

Sarcopenic obesity, which is characterized by excess adiposity and muscle loss, is an underestimated and underdiagnosed condition, experts say.

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British Societies Develop First 'Living' Behçet Guidelines

The British Society for Rheumatology and the British Association of Dermatologists developed guidelines for the management of people living with Behçet's disease.

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Could Bedside Training Help End the US Neurologist Shortage?

A program that teaches internal medicine residents, medical students, and other trainees how to assess neurologic conditions could help address neurologist shortage.

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First Nations Patients Often Leave ED Before Completing Care

First Nations patients cited reasons such as racism and stereotyping on the part of providers as reasons for leaving early.

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Canada Will Likely Miss WHO's Hepatitis C Elimination Target

More harm reduction strategies are needed to help eliminate hepatitis C by 2030, according to researchers.

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Europe and the Puberty Blocker Debate

England is undergoing a seismic shift in its approach to managing gender dysphoria in children. The move is part of a wider reconsideration of the evidence.

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Planned Cesarean Delivery Doesn't Increase Infant Infections

In an as-treated analysis, actual cesarean delivery entailed an increased risk for infections compared with actual vaginal delivery, however.

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Severity of TRD Predicts Ketamine vs ECT Response

The severity of TRD appeared to predict response to IV ketamine vs ECT. However, experts said more research is needed before drawing any definitive conclusions.

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Vaccine Safety and DMT for Highly Active MS: New Data

Many clinicians delay CD20 treatment until vaccine schedules are complete. A study suggests that this precaution may not be necessary.

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Teleneurology for Suspected Stroke Speeds Treatment

Alerting neurologists via telemedicine that a patient with suspected acute stroke is en route to the hospital significantly speeds thrombolytic treatment.

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