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Obesity affects diagnosis of liver fibrosis with imaging techniques
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- Ian Lacy
As BMI increases, so does the discordance between liver imaging techniques.
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PCOS may influence the diversity of the gut microbiome
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- Ian Lacy
PCOS has substantial impacts on the gut microbiome, such as decreasing species diversity.
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FDA approves irritable bowel syndrome treatment
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- Ian Lacy
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an additional indication for plecanatide (Trulance) as a 3-mg, once-daily treatment for irritable...
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FDA approves irritable bowel syndrome treatment
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an additional indication for plecanatide (Trulance) as a 3-mg, once-daily treatment for irritable...
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Nutrition early in life has long-term effects on neurodevelopment
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- Ian Lacy
Vitamins and minerals like zinc; iron; choline; folate; iodine; vitamins A, D, B6, and B12 are important micronutrients in neurodevelopment.
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FDA grants priority review to multiple myeloma treatment
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Daratumumab plus VMP had exciting results at ASH. Now the FDA is fast tracking its application as a frontline multiple myeloma treatment.
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Written exposure therapy rivals cognitive processing therapy for PTSD
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Cognitive processing therapy might offer a greater benefit over time, but writing therapy offers a viable treatment in fewer sessions.
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FDA: LifeVest wearable defibrillator has safety issue
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The error message does not explicitly indicate that the device cannot deliver a lifesaving shock to patients.
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Antiseizure medication tied to improved deficits in schizophrenia
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Perampanel, typically prescribed to stop epileptic seizures, appears to regulate glutamatergic neurotransmission in schizophrenia.
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Novel herpes zoster vaccine is more cost effective than old vaccine
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Cost-effectiveness can be an important factor in considering patient treatment for herpes zoster.
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FDA panel doesn’t back inhaled ciprofloxacin for chronic lung infections
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The panel voted against recommending the new drug application for Linhaliq, ciprofloxacin dispersion for inhalation.
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Common food additive makes C. difficile more virulent
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Since trehalose has become commercially available, epidemic strains of C. difficile are on the rise.
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Common food additive makes C. difficile more virulent
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Since trehalose has become commercially available, epidemic strains of C. difficile are on the rise.
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Biologic mesh safe, effective for prevention of parastomal hernia recurrence
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Placement of biologic mesh was a factor in prevention of parastomal hernia recurrence in a small study.
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Systemic corticosteroids not recommended for long-term treatment of eczema
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis are of particular concern due to the potential for growth retardation in...