Internal Medicine
Sleeve Gastrectomy + Hiatal Hernia Repair or Fundoplication Reduces GERD
SG + HHR and SG + FP both effective for reflux resolution and weight outcomes; SG + FP superior in terms of GERD control
Vitamin D₃ Supplements Not Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality, Overall
However, some benefits seen for daily dosing and in some subgroups
Liver Function Tests Can ID Occult Disorders in Systemic Sclerosis
Predictors of abnormal liver function test include elderly onset of SSc, alcoholic drinking, and edematous skin
Aquablation Procedure Safe for BPH, With Durable Efficacy
Significant improvement seen in patient symptoms at five years; improvement also seen in mean maximum urinary flow rate
Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Linked to Reduction in Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B
Reductions seen across ages, continents, health statuses
Upadacitinib Superior to Placebo in Moderate-to-Severe Crohn Disease
Superior response seen with upadacitinib induction and maintenance treatments
Stress-Management Interventions May Aid Health Care Workers
Review generally revealed low-certainty evidence, particularly for longer-term effects
Recent Increase Seen for Pediatric Firearm-Related Injuries
Intentional interpersonal or bystander injuries accounted for 67.2 percent of the cohort and increased in 2020
FDA Issues Warning About Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Agency does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality; compounded medications are not FDA-approved
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Venous Thromboembolism Risk
While absolute risk difference is small, higher risk seen for both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
