Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rifaximin Use for Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy
A team of researchers investigated whether there was an association between race and ethnicity and rifaximin prescriptions.
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The Effect of Statins on Dementia Risk in Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Researchers sought to examine whether individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia are at a heightened risk for dementia and whether statin use is tied to dementia risk.
Scientific Statement on SARS-CoV-2 and Cardiovascular Manifestations Among Children
The AHA has issued a scientific statement regarding cardiovascular manifestations and complications in children who have had SARS-CoV-2.
HHS Launches Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges.
Deficits in Geriatric Assessment Prevalent in Seniors With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have high prevalence of deficits in geriatric assessment.
Power Training, Strength Training Compared for Older Adults
For older adults, power training is associated with a modest improvement in physical function compared with traditional strength training.
Overdose Deaths Increased by 15% in 2021
However, growth in overdose deaths has slowed compared with the 30 percent increase seen in 2020
FDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
Amid shortages due to high demand and recall and supply issues, stores have limited the number of products consumers can purchase.
Originator and Biosimilar SB5-Adalimumab Show Comparable Long-Term Effectiveness in Crohn Disease
Investigators sought to assess the effectiveness of SB5-adalimumab over 52 weeks in patients with Crohn disease after switching from originator-adalimumab.
Malnutrition Linked to Increased Mortality, Infection Risk in Alcoholic Hepatitis
A team of researchers sought to determine the effects of malnutrition on the risk for infection in patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis.
Perception of Alcohol Warning Labels Among Young, High-Risk Drinkers
Between September and October 2020, a cohort of 1360 current alcohol drinkers were recruited in the United Kingdom using targeted Facebook advertisements.
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescription for Minority and Older Patients Remains High
Approximately 64% of antibiotics prescribed for Black patients and 58% for Hispanic/LatinX patients were deemed inappropriate by the study authors.
Gut Dysbiosis Identified in Women With Recurrent UTI
Gut microbiome of women with a history of recurrent UTI depleted in microbial richness, butyrate-producing bacteria
Mailed At-Home Disposal Kits Increase Opioid Disposal Rates
Mailed at-home disposal kits increase self-reported opioid disposal rates after common surgical procedures.
Recent Cancer Treatment Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Patients diagnosed with cancer more than one year ago and those not receiving active treatment are not at heightened risk for worse COVID-19 outcomes than patients without cancer.
Subsidized Supermarkets May Reduce Obesity Risk in Children
Government-subsidized supermarkets may contribute to a small decrease in obesity risk among underserved children living near these supermarkets.
Bloodstream Infections Common After Pediatric Liver Transplant
A team of researchers assessed the risk factors and pathogens associated with bloodstream infection 1 year after pediatric liver transplantation.
Analysis of Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes Among US Blood Donors From 2003 to 2018
Researchers assessed the characteristics and distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes among individuals with confirmed HCV infection who donated blood during a 16-year period.
Warning Letters Sent to Online Pharmacies Illegally Selling Schedule II Stimulants
The FDA urges consumers to buy prescription drugs, such as Adderall, from state-licensed US pharmacies or physicians located in the US.
Smoking Habits Unchanged During COVID-19 Pandemic
The study authors searched several databases to find correlations between tobacco smoking and COVID-19 during the pre-vaccination phase of the pandemic.
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