June 27, 2025

Refractory Esophageal Varices: Strategies Compared

A new review outlines updated strategies for managing refractory esophageal varices, comparing international guidelines and highlighting minimally invasive options such as embolization and stenting when endoscopic methods fail.

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June 27, 2025

Six UGI Patterns Distinguish Neonatal Obstructions

A new research-based review outlines clear imaging patterns and diagnostic strategies to help radiologists quickly identify and manage neonatal bowel obstructions—one of the most common surgical emergencies in newborns.

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June 27, 2025

MASLD Linked to Sudden Hearing Loss

New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.

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June 26, 2025

Is Alternate-Day Fasting Most Effective?

A review of 99 randomized trials found that all intermittent fasting and calorie-restricted diets reduced body weight, with alternate day fasting offering the most benefit over other strategies in short-term studies.

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June 25, 2025

Ultrasound Finds Early Insulin Resistance Signals

A handheld ultrasound probe could soon help detect metabolic issues long before blood sugar levels raise concerns.

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June 23, 2025

Higher SCFAs in Blood Predict Diabetes Risk

New research following Spanish adults over 7 years found that higher levels of specific gut-derived fatty acids in the blood—especially butyrate and isobutyrate—were linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, offering insights into early risk prediction.

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June 23, 2025

Fidaxomicin Effective, Well-Tolerated in Pediatric CDI

A multicenter study of pediatric patients treated with fidaxomicin for C difficile found over half were cured by two weeks, and only one in five had a recurrence within two months.

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June 23, 2025

IBS Relief: Which Diet Wins?

A randomized trial found that while both Mediterranean and low-FODMAP diets improved symptoms in patients with nonconstipated IBS, the low-FODMAP diet led to greater reductions in symptom severity.

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June 20, 2025

Gut Bacteria Predict Chemotherapy-Related Heart Damage

Specific gut bacteria correlate with biomarkers indicating increased risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients before chemotherapy treatment.

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