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Liver transplantation is on the rise for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis
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- Ian Lacy
Traditional treatment of severe alcoholic hepatitis left many patients without a treatment option. But now more clinics are performing liver...
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A methylene blue dye pill sheds light on hard-to-see polyps
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- Ian Lacy
Polyps can go unseen during colorectal cancer screenings. But a new dye pill may help in identifying flat and subtle polyps and stop cancer in its...
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New ‘immune checkpoint’ vaccine shows promise in treating colorectal cancer
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- Ian Lacy
A vaccine may be a future treatment of colorectal cancer and is currently in phase 1 human trials.
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Experimental drug may help those living with celiac disease
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- Ian Lacy
Inadvertent exposure to gluten for patients with celiac disease can cause complications, but a new drug might help.
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FDA advisory panelists reject Buvaya for acute pain
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- Ian Lacy
HYATTSVILLE, MD. – The 18-1 vote against the buprenorphine sublingual spray for moderate to severe pain is based on concerns about side effects....
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Atopic dermatitis severity reduced by topical microbiome treatment
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- Ian Lacy
Microbiome-based therapies have the potential to reduce atopic dermatitis severity.
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Hyperpigmentation, paraparesis are signs of vitamin B12 deficiency
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- Ian Lacy
Skin hyperpigmentation is a common early clue that a patient may have a B12 deficiency, but it is easily remedied.
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FDA advisory committee recommends volanesorsen for rare triglyceride disorder
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- Ian Lacy
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Emotional regulation training lowers risk of adolescents having sex
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- Ian Lacy
Emotional regulation training helps adolescents understand feelings and, in turn, better control them.
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Slime is not sublime: It may cause hand dermatitis
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- Ian Lacy
Homemade slime may look like fun, but it can leave kids with itchy dermatitis.
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FDA advisory committee votes to recommend first once-daily aminoglycoside antibiotic
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- Ian Lacy
Plazomicin has been recommended by an FDA advisory committee as an added treatment for complicated UTI.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Screening for Barrett’s esophagus requires consideration for those most at risk
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- Ian Lacy
Screening and surveillance practices for Barrett’s esophagus are numerous, but there are a variety of approaches researchers have taken to find...
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FDA approves epinephrine autoinjector for infants and toddlers
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- Ian Lacy
A shorter, retractable needle and a lower dose of epinephrine make it ideal for young children.
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Bipolar and seizure medication linked with serious immune system reaction
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- Ian Lacy
Lamotrigine will carry a warning about hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
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FDA advisory committee votes to recommend update to celecoxib safety labeling
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- Ian Lacy
Celecoxib exhibited a similar safety profile to ibuprofen and naproxen in patients at risk for cardiovascular events.