Hybrid Robotic-Laparoscopic Approach to IPAA Effective
A hybrid robotic-laparoscopic method to proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis reduced operating time and postop complications.
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Genes Related to Ulcerative Colitis Ferroptosis & Immunity Identified
Immune infiltration plays an important role in ulcerative colitis (UC) due to ferroptosis, with mutual regulation between UC and immune-infiltrated cells.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Impacts Depression Risk in CKD
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are associated with depression risk in chronic kidney disease across stages, with a higher risk seen among men.
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In CKD, Heart Failure Increases Likelihood of Inpatient Dialysis
In patients with chronic kidney disease, initiation of inpatient dialysis and central venous catheter use was higher in those with heart failure.
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Mobile Health App Useful in Helping Patients With HIV Quit Smoking
The Sense2Quit App, a mobile health app, was highly accepted by patients with HIV as a smoking cessation tool, with high retention and engagement rates.
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Cannabis Use Common Among Women With HIV
Cannabis use is frequent among women with HIV and is associated with higher rates of alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use.
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Interleukin 15 a Potential Treatment Target for Severe Asthma
Interleukin 15 expression in asthmatic airways negatively correlated with lung function, a finding that improves understanding of asthma heterogeneity.
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Monoclonal Antibodies Beneficial in Severe Asthma Exacerbations
Researchers reported significant clinical improvements following the use of monoclonal antibodies in patients with severe asthma exacerbations.
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Vitamin D Deficiency An Independent Risk Factor in Eosinophilic CRSwNP
Using serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in combination with peripheral eosinophil percentages shows potential as a new biomarker in eosinophilic CRSwNP.
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Novel Tool Validated in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis
A novel survey for assessing symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis demonstrated good test-retest reliability.
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Early NSCLC Survival Declines as Income Declines
In early NSCLC, researchers found a stepwise decline in 5-year survival as income quartile declined, implicating income as a predictor of mortality.
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Genetic Ancestry Impacts Lung Cancer Outcomes in Hispanic Patients
Variations in certain genes, including XRCC1, CYP1A1, CYP1A2, SEMA3B, PADPRP, and mEPHX, impact lung cancer outcomes in Hispanic/Latino patients.
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Mutation Burden in DLBCL Differs by Patient Age, Sex
The mutation burden in DLBCL varies significantly based on patient sex and age, according to recent findings published in HemaSphere.
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Age & Genetics Highly Associated With AML Outcomes
In an analysis of 1,034 fit adults aged 70 years and younger, age and genetic features were identified as the factors most associated with AML outcomes.
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Over 45% of Patients With T2D Have Micronutrient Deficiencies
A new study shows that over 45% of patients with type 2 diabetes have micronutrient deficiencies, with vitamin D being the most common, followed by magnesium.
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Nailfold Capillaroscopy May Aid Retinopathy Management in T2D
Patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) had abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) scores, indicating that NFC may be a useful adjunctive tool for managing DR.
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Internalized Homophobia Impacts PrEP Use in MSM
Among recently incarcerated men who have sex with men, PrEP use is impacted by internalized homophobia that is specifically related to sexual identity.
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App Could Improve PrEP Uptake in People Who Inject Drugs
An app for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis was acceptable to people who inject drugs and may offer a new strategy for increasing PrEP uptake in this population.
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RYGB Superior for Excess BMI Loss
RYGB demonstrated superiority over sleeve gastrectomy for excess BMI loss over 10 years, according to a recent study published in JAMA Surgery.
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Severe Obesity Increased in Recent Decade
A research letter published in JAMA examined trends in obesity-related measures and found the number of adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023.
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