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Automated screening and education increase urinary incontinence diagnoses
Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and education program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Source: Medical Xpress
Bariatric surgery rates declining as more adults prescribed obesity drugs
Bariatric surgery uptake has decreased since the fourth quarter of 2022, coinciding with a rise in prescriptions of semaglutide and tirzepatide for adults with obesity
Source: Healio
Anti-obesity treatment could cost as little as $3 per month: Study
Semaglutide, the active molecule in Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy treatments, leads to considerable weight loss in patients and thus can provide major help in managing diabetes and other medical problems related to obesity.
Source: Medical Xpress
How a Hiatal Hernia Is Treated
A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm. Different types of hiatal hernia, such as a paraesophageal hernia, can require different treatments. A sliding hiatal hernia is the most common type.
The Hidden Signs of Female Hernias
A hernia occurs when an internal structure pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall—the muscles and tissue covering the front of your torso. Hernias in women tend to be smaller and deeper than male hernias and often do not have a telltale bulge.
