March 07, 2025

Cabozantinib Improves PFS in Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors

Cabozantinib significantly reduced disease progression risk in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors: A 62% lower risk in extrapancreatic NETs and 77% in pancreatic NETs, study authors report.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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March 06, 2025

Medicaid Cuts: A Direct Hit to Care

An article explores the repercussions of proposed Medicaid cuts by U.S. House Republicans in California, revealing personal struggles and opposition to the potential changes.

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March 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key February Updates

February's FDA approvals feature advancements in cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders, including the first trials for genetically modified pig kidney transplants and novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

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March 04, 2025

Updated Colonoscopy Guidelines Released by Task Force

These guidelines represent a comprehensive update to the 2014 recommendations, developed following a thorough literature review and consensus among experts from the three major GI societies.

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March 04, 2025

Can Tart Cherry Juice Relieve Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms?

Randomized trial shows twice-daily supplementation improves quality of life, reduces inflammation markers, and lessens symptom severity in patients with mild to moderate disease.

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March 04, 2025

Higher Absenteeism Linked to Functional GI Disorders

Researchers found that children with functional gastrointestinal disorders experience higher school absenteeism than those with organic diseases, suggesting absenteeism could provide diagnostic insight.

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March 03, 2025

HCV Screening Uptake in Pregnancy vs General Population

Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.

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March 03, 2025

Does Obesity Start in the Brain?

Short-term overeating triggers liver fat accumulation and disrupts brain insulin action in healthy-weight men, with effects persisting after returning to a normal diet.

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