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Novel robotic camera photographs colon
Tested first in pigs, the maneuverable capsule may start in human trials in 2018.
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Enzyme tablet eases pain of gluten consumption
CHICAGO – Small study shows that the AN-PEP enzyme digested most, but not all, of of the ingested gluten.
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Genetic test predicts cirrhosis outcomes
CHICAGO – Patients with the CC genotype had worse outcomes than those with the rs738409 CG/GG genotype.
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Endoscopic weight loss surgery cuts costs, side effects
Obese patients who underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty had significantly fewer complications and shorter hospital stays than did those who...
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Twice-daily tofacitinib induces ulcerative colitis remission
Remission and mucosal healing rates were greater in the tofacitinib group than in the placebo group at 8 weeks and 52 weeks.
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Twice-daily tofacitinib induces ulcerative colitis remission
Remission and mucosal healing rates were greater in the tofacitinib group than in the placebo group at 8 weeks and 52 weeks.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis typically delayed in children
WASHINGTON - Most pediatric patients weren't diagnosed until more than 2 years after they developed the first symptoms of HS.
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VIDEO: Hidradenitis suppurativa in pediatrics similar to that in adults
WASHINGTON – Hidradenitis suppurativa often starts in adolescence, with a similar presentation as in adults
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VIDEO: Surgery succeeds with select hidradenitis suppurativa patients
Medication has its limits in some severe hidradenitis suppurativa cases, and patients can often benefit from surgical treatment.
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Risankizumab tops ustekinumab in phase II psoriasis trial
In a phase II study, 77% of patients treated with an investigational agent, risankizumab, achieved least a PASI 90 response at 12 weeks, compared...
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Septic shock patients suffer most from delayed antibiotics
Hospital mortality for sepsis patients was 9% more likely with each hour of delayed administration of antibiotics, a study found.
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Updated embryo transfer recommendations promote singletons
The recommendations will help to continue the trend toward single embryo transfer in an ever-widening group of patients.
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Perfluorodecalin-spiked patch improves tattoo removal results
Significantly more laser passes were possible when treatment to remove tattoos was administered through a perfluorodecalin-infused patch, with...
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Spousal suicide linked to higher risk of mental, physical disorders
A study of 6.7 million people shows that the partners of spouses who kill themselves are at a higher risk of developing mental and physical...
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Psychological factors drive Crohn’s symptom reports
Psychological factors, rather than disease activity, were significantly associated with symptoms in children and teens with Crohn’s disease, based...