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Read MoreNutrient Drinking Test as Biomarker in Functional Dyspepsia
An SDT is a potential diagnostic biomarker in FD, reflecting GA. Additional studies are required to confirm its role as a predictive biomarker for treatment outcome in FD.
Read MoreQT Effects Of Bedaquiline, Delamanid, or Both in Patients with Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis
Combining bedaquiline and delamanid has a modest, no more than additive, effect on the QTc interval, and initial microbiology data are encouraging.
Read MoreTelehealth Privacy and Security Tips
Buzz, a HIPAA-complaint platform enables providers to conduct secure video conferences or calls with patients quickly, easily & seamlessly.
Read MoreRisk Factors for Incident Fracture in Older Adults with T2D
Prior falls, fractures, low grip strength, and elevated HbA1c are risk factors for fractures in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreBimekizumab versus Adalimumab in Plaque Psoriasis
In this 56-week trial, bimekizumab was noninferior and superior to adalimumab through 16 weeks in reducing symptoms and signs of plaque psoriasis but was associated with a higher frequency of oral candidiasis and diarrhea.
Read MoreStem Cell-Secreted Factor Therapy Regenerates the Ovarian Niche and Rescues Follicles
The findings suggested that stem cell-secreted factors present in both granulocyte colony-stimulating factor-mobilized and umbilical cord blood plasma could be an effective treatment for increasing the reproductive outcomes in women with impaired ovarian function.
Read MoreComposite Metric for Benchmarking Site Performance in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
There are substantial variations in the quality of TAVR care received in the United States and 11% of sites were identified as providing care below the average level of performance.
Read MoreFactors Associated with Perceived Insufficient Milk in the First 3 Months of Breastfeeding
Association between factors and perceived insufficient milk differed based on infant age. Maternal perceptions of crying or fussing, frequent feedings, and latching difficulty need to be assessed because of its attribution to perceived insufficient milk.
Read MoreLong-term Safety and Efficacy Of Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor Therapy in Children Aged 6-11 Years
Lumacaftor-ivacaftor therapy in children homozygous for F508del-CFTR who initiated treatment at age 6-11 years was generally safe and well tolerated, and efficacy was sustained for up to 120 weeks.
Read MoreThe Risk of Overdose with Concomitant Use of Z-Drugs and Prescription Opioids
Among patients receiving prescription opioids, after controlling for all confounding factors, concomitant treatment with Z-drugs was associated with a substantial relative increase in the risk of overdose.
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