May 7, 2024
TOPLINE: Higher levels of physical activity are associated with a decreased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly Crohn’s disease (CD). METHODOLOGY: Because previous observational […]
May 7, 2024
TOPLINE: Clip-assisted anchoring lowers the migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS) in patients with biliary strictures undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with no […]
May 6, 2024
TOPLINE: In older patients with minor head injury, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ≤14), high-risk injury, vomiting, and retrograde amnesia are recognized as risk factors for clinically […]
May 6, 2024
TOPLINE: Seizure prophylaxis leads to a modest risk reduction for early posttraumatic seizure (PTS) in patients with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODOLOGY: Researchers […]
May 6, 2024
TOPLINE: Opioid and substance abuse patients with firearm injuries encounter increased mortality rates and incur higher costs, with limited discharge to outpatient resources, highlighting the urgent […]
May 6, 2024
TOPLINE: Cutaneous manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF) include palmar wrinkling, nutrient deficiency dermatitis, vascular disorders, and reactions to CF treatments. METHODOLOGY: Patients with CF, caused by […]
May 6, 2024
TOPLINE: Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose hypertension was diagnosed earlier in life are at a greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and may benefit […]
May 3, 2024
TOPLINE: Initiation of a high- vs low- baseline dose of an antipsychotic is tied to an elevated risk for psychosis conversion in high-risk patients, data from […]
May 3, 2024
TOPLINE: Researchers have identified specific circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in blood samples that can identify individuals at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer within 5 years, potentially […]