University Of Texas Health Science Center
Effective obesity management requires recognizing barriers, long-term treatment
Many patients with obesity report experiencing barriers to care, but primary care physicians can address these barriers through comprehensive management, according to two speakers at the Obesity Medicine Association 2021 virtual conference.
Exposure to artificial light at night may increase risk for thyroid cancer
Living in an area with higher levels of outdoor artificial nighttime light appeared associated with higher risk for developing thyroid cancer, according to an observational study published in Cancer.
Multimodal analgesic strategy found effective for reducing opioid use after trauma surgery
Compared with an original, pill-based multimodal pain regimen, a generic multimodal analgesic strategy in trauma was more effective for managing pain and reducing opioid exposure after trauma surgery, according to published results.
Grants fund research into effects of healthy lifestyles on cancer prevention, survivorship
American Institute for Cancer Research awarded approximately $1.3 million in grants to support eight projects intended to improve the understanding of the effects of lifestyle factors on cancer prevention and survivorship.