July 03, 2025

Celiac, Thyroid Diseases Linked to Diabetes Risk

A large US-based study found that people with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism face a two- to threefold increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with the highest risk seen in children.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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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 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 11, 2025

8-Week Oral Therapy Approved for Acute HCV

The FDA has approved Mavyret for the treatment of acute hepatitis C, offering physicians a pangenotypic, 8-week oral regimen for early intervention.

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May 01, 2024

Chronic Liver Disease in Latinx Pediatric Patients: Risk Factor Potentially Identified as Cases Rise

Investigators may have uncovered a new factor contributing to the rising incidence of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease among Latinx pediatric patients.

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November 06, 2024

Weekend Warriors: New Hope for Busy Docs

Almost half of surgeons miss exercise guidelines, but research shows "weekend warriors" achieve similar cardiovascular benefits to those who exercise daily.

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November 01, 2024

Study: U.S. Faces Higher Drug Shortages

A recent study compared drug shortage risks between the U.S. and Canada, revealing that the U.S. experienced approximately a 40% higher drug shortage risk compared to Canada, with trends persisting both pre-pandemic and during COVID-19. The study highlighted that Canada's approach was associated with a lower shortage risk.

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October 23, 2024

McDonald's Quarter Pounder Linked to E. Coli Outbreak: 1 Dead, Dozens Ill

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has caused illness in 10 states, resulting in one fatality, hospitalizing 10 people, and impacting McDonald's shares.

Reuters