Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs
Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients
Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly
Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Child Obesity
Increased likelihood of early childhood obesity with repeated antibiotic exposures
Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians
Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Recommendations Updated for H. pylori Treatment in Adults
All regimens should be given for 14 days; first-line strategies include quadruple therapies PAMC, PMBT
Statins Could Help Boost Survival Among Cancer Patients
Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival
Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending
Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
Reduced Microbiome Diversity in Myalgic Encephalopathy/CFS
Increase in species described as pro-inflammatory, decrease in those identified as anti-inflammatory
Circulating Tumor DNA May Help Predict Colon CA Recurrence
Findings in patients after resection of stage II colon cancer
