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Early Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Tied to Gastroschisis
No association seen with illicit, prescription, or over-the-counter drug use
Antibiotics, Acid-Suppressive Meds Tied to Allergic Disease
Findings for subsequent allergic disease following infant exposure in the first six months of life
March 2018 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Grief Symptoms Similar in Donor vs Non-Donor Decision Families
Families making decision not to donate relative's organs experience lower quality communication
3, 6 Month Adjuvant CAPOX Equally Effective for Colon Cancer
FOLFOX therapy for 6 months had higher disease-free survival rate compared to 3 months of treatment
Bariatric Surgery Lessens Knee OA Pain More in Certain Patients
Younger patients, those without knee injury or other joint involvement see most improvement in pain
Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues
Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Reduced Overall Survival for Alcohol-Related Liver Cancer
Alcohol-related HCC more likely to be diffuse, detected in patients with worse liver function
Hepatitis C Screening Increasing Among Baby Boomers
Screening prevalence 11.5 to 12.8 percent; similar rate for cohort born from 1966 to 1985
EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events
Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
