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Thermal ablation may reduce residual, recurrent adenomas
The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force currently recommends EMR-T for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps, but real-world effectiveness remains...
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e-TNS device passes at-home test
A phase 3 study showed the Cefaly device was particularly effective against most bothersome migraine symptoms.
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Combination therapy may benefit patients with migraine
A retrospective chart review suggests adding an anti-CGRP antibody to onabotulinumtoxinA boosts benefit.
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Fremanezumab fails posttraumatic headache test
The anti-CGRP antibody provided no benefit, despite success in other headache types.
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Nitroglycerine lends insight into migraine
Sometimes underappreciated method allows better study of premonitory symptoms.
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Guidelines highlight drug- and herb-induced liver injuries
Leading causes of idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury include antimicrobials, herbal and dietary supplements, and cancer treatments.
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Upper GI bleed guidelines say endoscopy within 24 hours of bleed
New guidelines from the ACG for upper GI and ulcer bleeding include efforts to identify low-risk patients and timing of endoscopy for hospitalized...
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Mortality trends in childhood after infant bacterial meningitis
Pneumococcal bacteria were associated with the highest mortality.
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In Zambia, PCR tracks pertussis
A longitudinal study using quantitative PCR found a surprisingly high rate of asymptomatic pertussis among infants living in a slum.
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Sickle cell disease: Epidemiological change in bacterial infections
Prospective study finds Salmonella to be most common agent responsible for invasive bacterial infection, and calls into question...
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Antiviral may improve hearing loss in congenital CMV
Children with no other evident symptoms may gain hearing benefit from treatment.
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IBD online: What do patients search for?
Social media users sought information on diet and complementary/alternative medicine, as well as information about medications and disease...