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BMI does not influence PPI effectiveness in GERD or erosive esophagitis
Major finding: BMI has no significant effect on resolving heartburn (OR = 1.00; 95% CI, 0.97-1.03, P = .99) or healing of erosive esophagitis (OR...
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Genetics contribute to smoking habits of adolescents, adults
Major finding:Ever-smokers with a higher genetic risk were more likely to rapidly progress to heavy smoking, meaning 20 or more cigarettes daily (...
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Analysis of exhaled volatile organic compounds may accurately detect NASH
Major finding: Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath to diagnose NASH was 90% sensitive and 69% specific.Data source: A...