Predictors of Death in Cirrhosis Include Age, BSA, MELD
Left atrial enlargement, increased heart rate and E/e', and reduced mean BP also predicted death
CYPC19*17 Allele May Influence Response to PPI Treatment
Kids with CYPC19*17 alleles without corresponding loss-of-function alleles have longer times with pH <4
Nut Consumption Linked to Nutritionally Rich Food Intake
Nut consumers eat more fruits, vegetables, less red meat, and have lower BMI than non-nut consumers
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
Long-term benefits seen for those who practice at least two times a week
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Mexican-Americans Have Increased Risk for Liver Disease
Less likely to have hepatitis B, C virus, but more likely to be obese, have diabetes, be heavy drinkers
Serum Cystatin C Predicts Mortality With Cirrhotic Ascites
Creatinine levels not tied to mortality or type 1 hepatorenal syndrome
Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing
Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Childhood-Onset IBD May Raise Risk of Cancer
Researchers think chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal tract may be driving force
Proton Pump Inhibitors Overused Worldwide
Wide variation in inappropriate use documented in the international literature, from 11 to 84 percent
