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Rotavirus vaccine again linked to small increase in risk of intussusception hospitalization
Key clinical point: The first dose of rotavirus vaccination is associated with a slight increase in risk of hospitalization for intussusception....
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Healthy donor stool safe, effective for recurrent CDI
For patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), donor stool administered via colonoscopy achieved clinical cure significantly...
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Inflammatory markers did not significantly predict colorectal cancer risk in men
Colorectal cancer in men was not significantly associated with baseline plasma levels of three inflammatory markers – C-reactive protein,...
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Lentinan missed primary endpoint in gastric cancer trial
A shiitake mushroom extract called lentinan did not improve overall survival in advanced gastric cancer when added to the oral fluoropyrimidine S-...
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Studies highlight diagnostic and treatment challenges in hidradenitis suppurativa
Key clinical point: Two studies underscored current challenges in diagnosing and treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Major finding: HS was...
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Serum Vitamin D Levels, Atopy Not Significantly Linked
Key clinical point: Serum vitamin D was not a significant marker for pediatric atopic dermatitis or disease severity.
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Serum vitamin D levels, atopy not significantly linked
Key clinical point: Serum vitamin D was not a significant marker for pediatric atopic dermatitis or disease severity.
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Eating more fiber linked to lower odds of flares in Crohn’s disease
Key clinical point: Crohn’s disease patients who ate more fiber were significantly less likely to flare than were those who ate less fiber. Major...
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Study Highlights Cardiovascular Benefits, Lower GI Risks of Low-dose Aspirin
Key clinical point: Resuming low-dose aspirin after a lower gastrointestinal bleed increased the risk of recurrence but protected against...
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Rectal indomethacin cut odds of post-ERCP pancreatitis in real-world study
A single, 100-mg rectal dose of indomethacin cut the odds of moderate to severe pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography...
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Study highlights cardiovascular benefits, lower GI risks of low-dose aspirin
Resuming low-dose aspirin after an initial lower gastrointestinal bleed significantly increased the chances of recurrence but protected against...