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Night sweats, day sweats, and hot flashes occur frequently in the elderly and are more closely associated with common ailments than serious illnesses.
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The consequences of sleep deprivation, as measured in otherwise healthy men, include elevations of sympathetic activity, increased levels of cortisol, and altered glucose metabolism.
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Effective weight loss was achieved in morbidly obese patients after undergoing bariatric surgery. A substantial majority of patients with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea experienced complete resolution or improvement.
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Investigators sometimes will rely on the old and less detailed way of handling expenses during a clinical trial, so it might be up to the clinical trials staff to make certain everything is done correctly and documented to avoid audit red marks.
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Clinical trials offices shouldnt leave the public education work to IRBs and investigators. Theres room for everyone to get involved, according to leaders of groups that assist in communication between the research community and the public.
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In these days of negative headlines about research and the pharmaceutical industry, its essential that clinical trials offices, IRBs, and research institutions join together to improve public education and trust about how research is conducted and the benefits it brings to society, several experts say.
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NCCAM's research centers program expands. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(12):96.
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One of the more challenging tasks for investigators and clinical trials offices involves developing an accurate budget that captures all that is needed.
