The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on residents and staff at long-term care facilities. A review of data
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Long-term weight retention and associated health risks identified in obese adults
UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of
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What history tells us about the long-term effects of a pandemic
For nearly a year, the novel coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19 pandemic have dominated headlines across the world, and justifiably
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Patients taking long-term opioids produce antibodies against the drugs
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have discovered that a majority of back-pain patients they tested who were taking opioid painkillers produced
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Long-term use of muscle relaxants has skyrocketed since 2005
Office visits for ongoing prescribing of skeletal muscle relaxant drugs tripled from 2005 to 2016, according to a new study
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Q&A: Long-term benefits and risks of intermittent fasting aren’t yet known
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is intermittent fasting for weight loss safe? What are the risks of short-term diets that are very
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Study: Poor motor skills predict long-term language impairments for children with autism
Fine motor skills—used for eating, writing and buttoning clothing—may be a strong predictor for identifying whether children with autism are
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Long-term opioid use has known link to low testosterone but not many men screened, treated
Long-term opioid use previously has been linked with low testosterone in men. What has been unclear is how many men
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Long-term follow up is required to help maintain bone health in childhood cancer survivors
Advances in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer have led to substantial improvements in survival, with a 5-year
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Women more likely to face long-term impairment after childhood brain tumor radiation
Young women who undergo radiation therapy to treat pediatric brain tumors are more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment
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