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Combination Therapy with Naltrexone and Bupropion for Obesity Reduces Total and Visceral Adiposity

This 2013 study assessed the impact of combined naltrexone/bupropion therapy on body composition in 107 obese adults over 24 weeks. Participants were randomized to receive placebo, naltrexone monotherapy, bupropion monotherapy, or one of three naltrexone/bupropion combinations. Body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography. The combination therapy

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Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: How, When and Why?

This 2019 review provides an in-depth examination of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring using computed tomography (CT) as a non-invasive method to assess coronary atherosclerosis and guide cardiovascular risk stratification. The article details the technical aspects of performing CAC scans, including acquisition protocols and calculation of the Agatston score. It

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