In a small study, 20 severely obese patients who were put on a very low-calorie diet lost an average of 20 percent of their body weight.

据医学期刊《肥胖》报告，在一项小型研究中，20名严重肥胖病人被限定摄取很低热量的饮食后，体重平均下降20%。

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In a small study of 80 women, the technique - called "elastography" - distinguished harmless lumps from malignant ones with nearly 100 percent accuracy.

此称为“弹性成像”的技术在一项80位女性的小范围研究中，区分良性及恶性肿块的准确率近100%。

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In a small study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine last month, a 10-minute massage promoted muscle recovery after exercise.

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Researchers at Northwestern, in a small study using brain imaging, have found preliminary evidence that being in a positive mood aids the creative process in problem solving.

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The team now plan to test the soups in a small pilot study involving 50 women.

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