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NAFLD linked with increased heart failure risk
The risk appears to increase with greater liver disease severity, especially at higher fibrosis stages.
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Vonoprazan-based therapy for resistant H. pylori superior to standard care
The vonoprazan dual and triple therapies were also noninferior to proton pump–inhibitor based triple therapy, which supported an FDA approval in...
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Pancreatic cancer screening in new-onset diabetes appears cost effective
Patients with new-onset diabetes have eight times the risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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Long COVID comes in three forms: Study
“These data show clearly that post-COVID syndrome is not just one condition but appears to have several subtypes.”
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Blood test could provide insight into patients’ metastatic cancer
“Our research significantly expands the breadth of cancer information that can be obtained from only a few drops of blood.”
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Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray
The recall comes a little over a year after Johnson & Johnson recalled five sunscreens due to low levels of benzene.
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Potentially deadly bacteria detected in U.S. soil
“It is unclear how long the bacteria has been in the environment and where else it might be found in the U.S.”
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Novel liquid biopsy may identify NASH, fibrosis
The study evaluated two proteins found in circulating monocytes, which are a type of white blood cell.
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Alcohol-related cirrhosis associated with higher risk of fractures, death
The higher risk of fractures remained elevated for the first two decades after diagnosis.
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Potent cannabis linked to more worldwide addiction
People who use higher concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, are more likely to have addiction.
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Novel liquid biopsy may identify NASH, fibrosis
The study evaluated two proteins found in circulating monocytes, which are a type of white blood cell.
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Statins linked to lower diabetes risk after acute pancreatitis
Similar benefits were seen with low, moderate, and high statin doses, as well as in cases of both mild and severe acute pancreatitis.
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Pre-endoscopy COVID-19 testing may not be needed
Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 vaccination might be enough to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
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Plan B vending machine in Boston goes viral
A group of students at Boston University installed the vending machine to dispense emergency contraception at a lower cost for students.
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Liver cancer risk persists after direct-acting antiviral treatment for HCV
“Even with that decline in risk up to 7 years after eradication of hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals, the risk is still high enough to...