Gastroenterology
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Likely cause of mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children identified
The study’s key messages for parents and health care providers “are awareness and reassurance,” Dr. Balistreri said in an interview.
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Biosimilars and patients: Discussions should address safety, cost, and anxiety about change
Physicians can respond to pushback from patients on switching to a biosimilar by offering resources and discussing options for both biosimilar and...
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Celebrity death finally solved – with locks of hair
Case: A 56-year-old musician presents with diffuse abdominal pain, cramping, and jaundice. His medical history is notable for years of diffuse...
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Mental health risks higher among young people with IBD
“Anxiety and depression will not be a surprise to most of us. But we also saw changes for eating disorders, PTSD, and sleep changes.”
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Pediatric IBD patients wrestle with lingering gut pain
Chronic pain in children and adolescents with IBD is not linked to disease activity, nonetheless it impacts emotional wellbeing which suggests...
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Does CRC risk in IBD extend to close family members?
Extra screening for CRC may not be needed for children, siblings, or parents of those with IBD, new study findings suggest.
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Colorectal cancer incidence doubled in younger adults
Diagnoses in people younger than 55 years doubled from 1995 to 2019.
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Human and nonhuman milk products have similar effect on preemies’ gut microbiota
The findings suggest that the clinical effect of human milk–derived products is not modulated via microbiomic mechanisms.
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Regular laxative use tied to increased dementia risk
Those who reported regular laxative use had a 51% increased risk of dementia due to any cause, a new study finds.
Commentary
Joint effort: CBD not just innocent bystander in weed
‘I visited a legal cannabis dispensary in Massachusetts a few years ago, mostly to see what the hype was about.’
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The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is increasing
‘Research is making a difference. And we’re making progress against cancer in general,’ says expert.