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Researchers studied the prevalence of cirrhosis and decompensated cirrhosis—as well as the incidence of death—among patients with hepatitis C virus.
<p>Guidance that prohibits "screen time" for children under 2 years requires updating, says author. </p>
The National Kidney Foundation, along with 2 other agencies, recently presented findings from the largest compilation of data ever collected on chronic kidney disease. For details of the included data and how it could shape future treatment strategies, read more.
In the second episode of Critical Observations in Pulmonary Medicine, Dr Rizzo speaks with Freda Patterson, PhD; Heather Bittner Fagan, MD, MPH; and Denise Taylor, MS, RD, regarding novel clinical interventions in cardiovascular disease, including sleep quality and smoking behavior. They also speak about the messaging around smoking cessation.
To date, findings have been mixed. However, the results of the VITAL trial suggest that vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation “show promise” in some aspects of CVD and cancer prevention.
By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new meta-analysis including more than 2.5 million people has identified 11 gene variants strongly associated with gastric cancer risk.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A newly identified tick species, provisionally called Anaplasma capra, can cause human disease, according to Chinese researchers.
A new study examined how the types of beverages individuals choose to consume affects their food choices and calorie intake.
The FDA has approved a treatment option for adults with multidrug resistant HIV infection, marking a “new class of antiretroviral medications” for this patient population.
New research suggests psoriatic arthritis affects what proportion of patients with psoriasis?
A recent study assessed the safety of use of the live attenuated influenza vaccine in younger patients with egg allergies.
New research examined the categorical and quantitative dose-response association between sedentary behavior and CVD risk.
Depressive symptoms, including depressed mood and anhedonia, in adolescents remain consistent across symptom subgroups and time, but vary according to intersection identities, says new research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
New research investigates the effectiveness of antipsychotics in preventing and treating post-surgery delirium.
A roundup of COVID-19 news, including potential treatment options, new guidance from the CDC and IDSA, and statements from the FDA on testing and the use of NSAIDs.
Researchers analyzed data from patients with type 2 diabetes to determine how levels of daily insulin dosage impacted risk of death. .