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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.