Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Gut bacteria linked with long COVID
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GI symptoms in kids with COVID may predict severe outcomes
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Infant milk allergy guidelines promote overdiagnosis, study says
Nearly three-fourths (74%) of participants reported at least two mild-to-moderate symptoms; 9% reported at least two severe symptoms in at least 1...
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Most infant formula trials lack transparency, carry high risk of bias: Systematic review
The international team of investigators suggested “some trials might have a marketing aim and no robust scientific aim,” concluding “much of the...
From the Journals
Rivaroxaban’s single daily dose may lead to higher bleeding risk than other DOACs
Corroborating previous studies, Iceland researchers report that rivaroxaban poses the highest risk of GI bleeding, compared with other DOACs.
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Nutritious meals, more fruits and vegetables boost children’s mental and emotional health
Higher combined fruit and vegetable intake was significantly associated in dose-related fashion with higher mental health scores.
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European agency recommends two new adalimumab biosimilars
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use gave a positive opinion for the approval of Hukyndra and Libmyris, each of which will have 15...
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Gut microbiome could make weight loss easier for some
Researchers found that the gut microbiome - the bacteria that help digest food and absorb nutrients in the intestines - can influence attempts at...
Feature
A boy went to a COVID-swamped ER. He waited for hours. Then his appendix burst.
To have so many ICU beds pressed into service for a single diagnosis is “unheard of. It’s approaching apocalyptic.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Three JAK inhibitors get boxed warnings, modified indications
The FDA is limiting all approved uses of tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib to patients who have not responded well to TNF blockers, to...
Behavioral Consult
No more encopresis!
While constipation has consequences besides functional fecal incontinence that are physical, emotional, and social, we can be supportive and...