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VIDEO: Cystic fibrosis patients need earlier, more frequent colorectal cancer screening
Colonoscopy screenings should commence at age 40 years for most, but at age 30 years for CF patients with lung transplants.
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VIDEO: Gluten-free diet tied to heavy metal bioaccumulation
Blood levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium were significantly higher in those who followed a gluten-free diet.
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Baby boomers are the hepatitis C generation
Adults born before and after the boomers have much lower rates of hepatitis C–related hospitalizations.
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One in five Crohn’s disease patients have major complications after infliximab withdrawal
In a study of 102 patients, one in five with remitted Crohn’s disease developed a major complication after withdrawing from infliximab.
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Study eyed natural history of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms
Most of these cysts were “indolent and dormant,” but some grew rapidly and developed “other worrisome features.”
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Cold snare polypectomy works for large SSPs
A safe and effective alternative to endoscopic mucosal resection.
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Women with acne more likely to have hyperkeratinization, study finds
Among women with mandibular acne, there were significantly more follicle abnormalities in the mandibular area, compared with lesion-free forehead...
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Turmeric-, frankincense-derived supplement shows OA benefit
The combination beat placebo in a randomized, controlled trial from Armenia.
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Postcolonoscopy cancer rates persist despite quality protocols
Colonoscopy quality measures fail to improve disease rates in population-based study.
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Adacel Tdap effective throughout third trimester vaccination window
The vaccine may offer greater flexibility beyond the early portion of the trimester.
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Trial seeks improved regimens for pregnant women with HIV
A new study seeks better-tolerated alternatives to the current antiretroviral regimen for pregnant women with HIV.