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The road to weight loss is paved with collusion and sabotage
Plus: Taiwanese mosquitoes face a robotic foe, and surgical knots face the cold eye of physics.
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Investing in the future of GI
Creative young researchers are poised to make groundbreaking discoveries that will shape the future of gastroenterology.
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Trailblazer for women in gastroenterology, Dr. Barbara H. Jung takes over as AGA president
Dr. Jung’s career in gastroenterology is marked by a series of firsts for women.
Commentary
The cardiopulmonary effects of mask wearing
Clearly, this study lets us conclude that mask wearing at rest has less of an effect than mask wearing during exercise. But remember that, in...
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Good COP, bad COP. Is this cardiorespiratory measure the best predictor of early death?
“Max VO2 is very important, that’s indisputable. But when do you use max VO2 in your daily life? Never.”
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss soars after NYT article
Dermatologists are increasingly familiar with the medication, but a popular media report seems to have resulted in a quick uptake.
Commentary
Applications of ChatGPT and Large Language Models in Medicine and Health Care: Benefits and Pitfalls
As the world emerges from the pandemic and the health care system faces new challenges, technology has become an...
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WHO advises against nonsugar sweeteners for weight control
“Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term. People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugars...
Original Research
Impact of Pharmacist Interventions at an Outpatient US Coast Guard Clinic
The US Coast Guard (USCG) operates within the US Department of Homeland Security during times of peace and represents...
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Widespread carboplatin, cisplatin shortages: NCCN survey
Only 64% of centers said they are still able to continue treating all current patients receiving carboplatin.