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April 23, 2013
More Sleep Could Reduce Obesity in Adolescents
Shorter sleep is associated with increases in BMI in adolescents aged 14 to 18 years, especially in heavier adolescents. More »
March 13, 2013
Gene Associated With Obesity Linked to Melanoma
The FTO gene, which prior research has shown is strongly associated with obesity and body mass index (BMI), contains variants associated with an increased risk for malignant melanoma, according to the results of a genome-wide association study conducted by the GenoMEL consortium. More »
March 1, 2013
Colon Cancer Linked to Physical Inactivity and Obesity
In a new study, researchers found that higher body mass index was associated with a risk of CTNNB1-negative colorectal cancer, while higher physical activity was associated with a lower risk for this type of disease. More »
February 21, 2013
Go For the Glory Quiz: MS, Charcot Foot, Rx Errors, Sores, Obesity and Exercise
MS sex ratio, Charcot neuroarthropathy, antibiotic error, obesity and exercise. More »
February 20, 2013
Abdominal Obesity Weighs Heavily on Asthma Patients
Emerging data suggests that the location of body fat is an important factor in the risks for asthma among obese patients. More »
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Prolonged Fatigue Reflects Mood Disorders in Adolescents
May 16, 2013

Clinicians should pay more attention to the debilitating symptoms of adolescent fatigue, say commentators responding to a survey that shows prolonged fatigue may indicate severe depression or anxiety.

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Intensified therapy including CNS prophylaxis proves promising for reducing or delaying side effects in malignant B-cell lymphoma.


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With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
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Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
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Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
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What Are Overweight and Obesity?
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Who Is at Risk for Heart Disease?
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
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