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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.
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Direct-acting antiviral therapy boosts survival for infected HCC patients
Adults with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma had a significantly reduced risk of death after treatment of HCV infections with DAAs.
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Gene recurrence score helps predict successful combination therapy for early breast cancer
Women with a high recurrence score on a 21-gene breast cancer assay fared better with chemoendocrine therapy than expected with endocrine therapy...
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Magnetic sphincter augmentation controls regurgitation
Magnetic sphincter augmentation was more effective than proton pump inhibitors at reducing regurgitation in GERD patients.
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Step-up therapy with glucocorticoids benefits black children with asthma
Almost half of black children with poorly controlled asthma responded to higher doses of an inhaled glucocorticoid, compared with LABA, but this...
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U.S. adults eating fewer carbs, more protein and fat
Trends suggest improved macronutrient consumption, but low-quality carbs and saturated fat remain a large part of U.S. diets.
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High mortality rates trail tracheostomy patients
Tracheostomy patients aged 65 years and older suffered significantly higher mortality than those under 65.
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Juvenile dermatomyositis derails growth and pubertal development
Delayed puberty and growth failure were observed in children with juvenile dermatomyositis.
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Benefits of peanut desensitization may not last
Previous studies have shown that desensitization to peanuts can be successful, but sustained response to oral immunotherapy after treatment...
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Presumptive style of conversation boosts HPV vaccination rates in adolescents
The two-dose HPV vaccine schedule also seemed to improve completion rates.
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Latest suicide prevention research highlights roles for clinicians, teachers, and parents
“Belongingness to parents” in particular predicted lower odds of suicidal ideation in high school students in one study.