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No Evidence Probiotics Protect Infants Against Infections
No differences in cold symptoms, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting for infants taking probiotics, placebo
Use of Palliative Care Up for End-Stage Liver Disease
Hispanic race and insurance coverage associated with lower referral to palliative care
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death
June 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Genes Responsible for Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis Identified
Findings could improve efficacy of current treatments, lead to discovery of new drug targets
Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help
Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Shorter Fasting After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Feasible
Significantly shorter duration of hospital stay, greater patient satisfaction with short fasting period
PPIs Not Found to Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
New research debunks other studies suggesting that PPIs cause mental decline
