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For patients with Crohn's disease

Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis

Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
or patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del-cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator

Lumacaftor, Ivacaftor Linked to Improved Lung Function in CF

Findings in patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis homozygous for F508del-CFTR
For most patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes

ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM

No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Supportive and well-meaning behaviors from bed partners of people with insomnia may backfire

SLEEP: Helpful Hints From Bed Partner Can Exacerbate Insomnia

Bed partners can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of insomnia
Depression affects about one-third of hospital patients and could slow their recovery

Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible

Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
Thirty million American adults (one in seven) have chronic kidney disease -- but many don't know it

CDC: Kidney Disease Affects One in Seven Americans

About 96 percent of those with early kidney disease don't know they have it
Remnants of hyaluronic acid fillers that have been opened and stored can be reused safely

Study Suggests Hyaluronic Acid Filler Remnants Safe to Reuse

No aerobic, anaerobic bacterial or fungal growth after 42 days of inoculation in culture medium
Patients with HIV and HIV-associated sensory neuropathy have reduced corneal nerve fiber density

Reduced Corneal Nerve Fiber Density in Patients With HIV

In vivo corneal confocal microscopy could help identify abnormality in corneal nerve fibers in HIV
For children undergoing lower abdominal surgery

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

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