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Prior maternal gastric bypass surgery tied to fewer birth defects
The risk of major birth defects was lower among infants whose mothers had a history of gastric bypass surgery, compared with infants of matched...
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Pediatric stroke thrombectomy study sheds light on off-label procedure
A retrospective, multicenter study indicates that the procedure may be safe and effective for the acute treatment of pediatric acute ischemic...
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Preop IV dexamethasone conveys relief after total knee surgery
Injection of intravenous dexamethasone reduced pain from 12 to 21 hours after knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.
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Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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Preop pain perceptions drive outcomes after knee surgery
Patients with more severe pain catastrophizing prior to surgery were less likely to return to a similar level of sport after rehab.
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White AAV patients post highest mortality rates
Age-adjusted AAV mortality declined overall, but was highest in non-Hispanic whites, men, and individuals in the Midwest.
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Clinician burnout can impact quality of care
A meta-analysis suggests that burnout may be associated with lower quality of care, but the effect may be less because of study limitations.
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FDA approves trifarotene for treating acne
Trifarotene cream is a newly approved retinoid for topical treatment of acne vulgaris on both the face and the trunk.
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Lifetime indoor tanning raises risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Researchers found a dose-response association between number of indoor tanning sessions and SCC risk in Norwegian women.
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Supine sleep in late pregnancy may promote low birth weight
But the number of supine sleepers was low in this study, and reasons for sleeping supine were not determined.
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IBS complaints differ with diarrhea versus constipation
Most irritable bowel syndrome patients report discomfort but specific symptoms vary with IBS type.
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Fibrosis severity and cirrhosis drive patient-reported outcomes with NASH
NASH patients with advanced fibrosis have increased quality of life impairment when cirrhosis is included.
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Clip closure reduced bleeding after large lesion resection
Delayed bleeding after resection of large nonpedunculated polyps was significantly reduced after clip closure.