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Anchor lead: What’s the impact of words physicians choose on patients? Elizabeth Tracey reports When you hear the word obese, does that sound different to you than fat? How about non-compliant versus forgets to take medicine? Such phraseology is important …
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Anchor lead: The American Academy of Pediatrics now supports bariatric surgery for some under the age of 18, Elizabeth Tracey reports Severely obese children and adolescents should have access to weight loss or bariatric surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics …
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Anchor lead: Is bariatric surgery cost effective in the long run? Elizabeth Tracey reports Men who had bariatric surgery 10 years ago didn’t have lower healthcare costs overall than men who did not, a recent study in the Veteran’s Administration …
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Anchor lead: What does how much you move predict about how long you’ll live? Elizabeth Tracey reports Wearable devices similar to Fitbits may be the most accurate method of predicting mortality risk, a study by Johns Hopkins researchers led by …
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Anchor lead: If you’re considering stem cell therapy, carefully examine your options, Elizabeth Tracey reports Stem cells clinics have opened all around the country, offering therapies for a range of diseases and conditions. Jeffrey Kahn, director of the Berman Institute …
