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C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.
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Upper GI bleeds in COVID-19 not related to increased mortality
A Spanish survey suggests upper GI bleeding and delays in endoscopies in COVID-19 patients have little effect on in-hospital mortality.
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BE: Surveillance endoscopy frequency improving but still overdone
Patients without Barrett’s esophagus are still being recommended for surveillance endoscopy, and some with nondysplastic Barrett’s are undergoing...
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Chronic daily migraine from medication overuse: How worried should you be?
Medication overuse headache is ill-defined, but likely a problem for some.
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A closer look at migraine aura
Accumulating evidence suggests that cortical spreading depression may underlie migraine aura.
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Stopping methotrexate, staying on etanercept provides best RA outcomes after remission
A randomized, controlled medication withdrawal trial of patients with RA on etanercept and methotrexate shows better outcomes with staying on...
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Telehealth finds acceptance among patients with CF, clinicians
Care model adopted by necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic is likely here to stay.
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Poverty raises depression risk in patients with cystic fibrosis
Adherence barriers and suboptimal adherence are issues that cross all socioeconomic categories, though they were more problematic in the lowest...
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Triple combination therapy for cystic fibrosis linked to plunging hospitalizations
Cystic fibrosis hospitalizations reduced to zero at a center in Oregon, but the COVID-19 pandemic may be a factor.
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Cystic fibrosis patients’ vulnerability to COVID-19 infection: Preliminary data ease fears
Analyses of U.S. and international registries suggest risks are in line with the general population.
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Home spirometry improved monitoring of cystic fibrosis patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Home spirometry values were slightly lower than clinic values, but reliably picked up changes from baseline.
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Cystic fibrosis treatment: Triple combination benefits patients with advanced disease
The researchers conducted an open-label retrospective analysis of 60 patients started on triple combination therapy.
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Antibody shows promise in eosinophilic gastritis/duodenitis
Antibody knocks down eosinophils and improves symptoms.
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Bariatric surgery linked to longer life
Surgery is associated with a 3-year increase in lifespan.
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NMOSD challenges in children
Neuroimmunologists discuss key diagnosis and treatment strategies.