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Ann Intern Med

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Latest VA/DoD obesity guideline backs earlier and sustained use of effective therapies

Updated recommendations emphasize personalized treatment, long-term use of effective weight-loss drugs, and obesity as a chronic disease. . .

Int J Gynaecol Obstet

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Antioxidant intake tied to lower cervical cancer prevalence

Drawn from a national US health survey, higher intake of dietary antioxidants tracked with lower reporting of cervical cancer among women. . .

JAMA Netw Open

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Quitting, not cutting back, lowers PAD event risk

In patients with newly diagnosed peripheral artery disease, only complete smoking cessation was linked to fewer cardiovascular and limb complications. . .

JAMA Netw Open

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Staying on inhaled steroids appears safe in early pregnancy

Large nationwide study offers reassurance to women with asthma who continue inhaled corticosteroids during the first trimester. . .

JAMA Netw Open

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Portal triage tracks prose style, not clinical need

Content shaped whether a message got a reply, but style predicted whether it reached the clinician. . .

JAMA Netw Open

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Soft lumbar belt may ease persistent back pain

Randomized trial suggests adding a nonrigid lumbar belt to usual care may improve function, reduce pain, and lower medication use. . .

JAMA Health Forum

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Multiple complex diagnoses tied to Medicare Advantage exits

The added departures went to traditional Medicare. Where the patient lived determined whether or not that pathway was even available. . .

Ophthalmology

Anti-VEGF injections vs laser for premature infants: Does neurodevelopment differ?

Current evidence does not establish a meaningful neurodevelopmental advantage for either treatment, but important uncertainties remain. . .

J Trauma Acute Care Surg

Can hospital violence intervention programs prevent repeat injury? Experts say yes

New EAST guidance conditionally recommends hospital-based violence intervention programs to reduce violent reinjury in high-burden trauma centers. . .