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Older IBD patients are most at risk of postdischarge VTE
Readmission for venous thromboembolism in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases most often occurs within 60 days of discharge.
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BPA substitutes bisphenol S and bisphenol F linked to obesity
BPS and BPF concentrations were associated with an increased prevalence of general obesity, and BPS concentrations were also linked to an...
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Cephalosporins remain empiric therapy for skin infections in pediatric AD
“When a patient with AD walks into your office and looks like they have an infection of their eczema, your go-to antibiotic is going to be one...
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Endoscopic therapy decreases recurrence of intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia in patients with Barrett’s esophagus
It is sufficient to perform a close examination of the cardia and, in the absence of visible abnormalities, to randomly biopsy only at the level...
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Exposure to outdoor air pollutants linked to increased emphysema
“These associations in a community-based population demonstrate novel evidence that air pollution contributes to worsening lung health,” the study...
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White and black patients have similar rates of giant cell arteritis
A new study with a larger sample size of black individuals puts previous findings into question.
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Professional coaching keeps doctors in the game
Mayo study looks at another technique to help doctors avoid burnout.
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Older patients who stop statins may be increasing their cardiovascular risk
Discontinuation of statins was associated with an increased risk of hospital admission for a cardiovascular event.
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Inadequate glycemic control in type 1 diabetes leads to increased fracture risk
Each percentage increase in hemoglobin level was associated with a 7% increase in fracture risk.
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First-time fathers at risk of postnatal depressive symptoms
"Strategies to promote better sleep, mobilize social support, and strengthen the couple relationship may be important to address in innovative...
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For African Americans with MDD, more education means more benefits of friendships
“These findings underscore the complexity of social support as a possible intervening process in depression,” Dr. Ann W. Nguyen wrote.
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Almost one-third of ED patients with gout are prescribed opioids
A diagnosis of diabetes or polyarticular gout attack, and prior opioid use were all associated with a more than 100% higher odds of opioid...
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Budesonide tablets considerably outperformed placebo for active EoE
After 6 weeks, 34 of 59 patients (58%) receiving budesonide orodispersible tablets had achieved complete remission.
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COPD rates reflect current smoking prevalence
Population-based strategies for smoking prevention and control have the potential to decrease the prevalence of COPD in the United States.