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Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis
Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
Lumacaftor, Ivacaftor Linked to Improved Lung Function in CF
Findings in patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del-CFTR
ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM
No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
SLEEP: Helpful Hints From Bed Partner Can Exacerbate Insomnia
Bed partners can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of insomnia
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
CDC: Kidney Disease Affects One in Seven Americans
About 96 percent of those with early kidney disease don't know they have it
Study Suggests Hyaluronic Acid Filler Remnants Safe to Reuse
No aerobic, anaerobic bacterial or fungal growth after 42 days of inoculation in culture medium
Reduced Corneal Nerve Fiber Density in Patients With HIV
In vivo corneal confocal microscopy could help identify abnormality in corneal nerve fibers in HIV
Intra-Op Liberal Fluid Therapy Effectively Cuts Post-Op Nausea
Liberal intraoperative fluid therapy linked to lower incidence of post-op nausea, vomiting in children
Vitamin B6 Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
But no significant link for vitamin B12 and risk of hip fracture during trial and extended follow-up