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everal mechanisms by which the gut microbiota may contribute to obesity have been shown in animal studies.
hort-chain fatty acids, prebiotics, and certain species of probiotics have been shown to affect the gut microbiota and reduce weight gain in animals subject to high-fat diet feeding.
here are a few clinical trials showing beneficial aspects of prebiotics and probiotics on abdominal adiposity.
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ietary modifications among other lifestyle changes prevent development of type 2 diabetes.
hole fruits contain more phytochemicals, fiber, and antioxidants, and thus more health benefits, than fruit juice.
lueberries significantly decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
ruit juice significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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In clinical practice, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) duration < 48 hours often undergo cardioversion without systemic anticoagulation.
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Medications for Risk Reduction of Breast Cancer in Women
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Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the optimal treatment for patients suffering ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
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Multiple prospective, randomized trials have shown a mortality reduction in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction who undergo prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy.
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Evidence-based updates in primary care medicine By Louis Kuritzky, MD
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Pacemaker or defibrillator leads have been shown to have attached thrombi in up to one-third of cases and asymptomatic pulmonary emboli have been documented in up to 20% of patients.
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Dabigatran is a novel anticoagulant that has been shown to be at least as good as warfarin at preventing thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation (AF).
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The risk of cardiovascular mortality with current use of the azalide (but not with past or future use) was increased (rate ratio, 2.85; 95% CI 1.13 to 7.24).
