November 20, 2024

Genetic GERD Linked to Cardiovascular, Hypertension Risks

Genetically predicted gastroesophageal reflux disease may significantly increase the risk of myocardial infarction and hypertension.

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November 19, 2024

Wide Variation in SGLT2i Use Across U.S. Hospitals

Study reveals hospital variation in SGLT2i prescriptions, with only 11 of 518 hospitals (2.1%) achieving ≥50% prescription rates while 232 hospitals (44.8%) prescribed to fewer than 10% of eligible heart failure patients, highlighting an implementation gap in evidence-based therapy.

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November 19, 2024

Novel Combined Therapy for Childhood Constipation

Randomized trial shows combination of fecal microbiota transplantation with retrograde colonic enema doubled spontaneous bowel movements in children with intractable constipation compared to enema alone, according to findings.

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November 19, 2024

MASLD Affects 42% of US Adults, Study Finds

A US-based study found Hispanic individuals had significantly higher metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease prevalence at 47.0% compared to 40.7% in non-Hispanic whites, despite nearly half of all U.S. adults showing signs of fatty liver disease.

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November 19, 2024

Analysis Maps Broad Semaglutide Eligibility

An estimated 136.8 million U.S. adults are eligible for semaglutide, a number exceeding current eligibility for statins, according to an analysis.

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November 19, 2024

Does Earlier TDF Reduce HBV Transmission?

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November 19, 2024

What Is the Impact of a Colon or Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis on Younger Adults vs Older Adults?

Young patients living with colon or colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives, which are different from the impact the disease has on older adults, according to two studies...

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November 18, 2024

The Adaptive Immune System's Role in Gut Health and IBD

Researchers identified segment-specific effects of immune cells on intestinal contractions, providing new angles for managing inflammatory bowel disease.

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November 18, 2024

Leptin's Role in Energy Deficiency Syndromes

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