January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 15, 2025

IL-23p19 Inhibitor Shows 2-Year Crohn's Efficacy

"The FDA approval of Omvoh may help adults with Crohn's disease achieve long-term remission and visible healing of the intestinal lining, even if they have tried other medications that did not work or stopped working."

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January 14, 2025

Low-Carb Diet Improves Reflux and GI Health in Obesity Study

Low-carb, high-fat diets reduced reflux symptoms and altered short-chain fatty acids in obesity.

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January 14, 2025

Tacrolimus Versus Infliximab: Remission and Colectomy in UC

Comparative outcomes of tacrolimus and infliximab for remission induction and colectomy rates in refractory UC.

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January 14, 2025

Allergic Multimorbidity Linked to Mucosal Healing in UC

Patients with 3+ allergic conditions had 8x higher odds of achieving mucosal healing, highlighting potential shared immune pathways.

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January 10, 2025

Higher H. pylori Prevalence Seen in Severe Psoriasis

Psoriasis patients show higher Helicobacter pylori infection rates, with potential implications for further research into disease associations.

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January 10, 2025

Sodium Intake May Reduce Constipation Risk

Higher daily sodium intake in U.S. men was linked to a lower constipation risk, with an odds ratio of 0.78 per incremental increase, according to NHANES data.

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January 08, 2025

Food Allergy Risks in Flight: Myths vs Facts

Explore evidence-based strategies to manage food allergy risks during air travel, debunking airborne allergen myths and highlighting surface contamination prevention.

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January 07, 2025

Dietary Fiber Linked to Reduced Diverticulitis Risk

High-fiber diets, particularly from fruits, grains, and legumes, reduce diverticulitis risk, per new AGA guidelines.

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