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Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are a less-invasive alternative to metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in the treatment of obesity and its complications, but many Asians suffer intolerance and have a higher rate of early balloon removal relative to Caucasians, reports a Singapore study. Moreover, both depression and anxiety are associated with early IGB removal.

A study conducted among Vietnamese women found that engaging in regular exercise leads to a reduction in the overall risk of breast cancer, especially the HER2-enriched subtype.

Long-term glucocorticoid levels, particularly cortisone measured in scalp hair, are associated with a higher risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) among younger adults, suggests a study.

Many women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with a mild functional impairment suffer from sexual dysfunction, a recent study claims.

Individuals with resectable stage IA to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who plan to receive minimally invasive lung surgery may benefit from intensity-based personalized music therapy (IBP-MT) suggests the phase II Music of Lung Health II study.

Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy or light therapy performed at home is as good as one done in the doctor’s office in patients with plaque and guttate psoriasis, as shown in the randomized Light Treatment Effectiveness (LITE) trial presented at EADV 2024.