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AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate

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Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
The annual incidence of Clostridium difficile infection and multiply recurrent Clostridium difficile increased from 2001 to 2012

From 2001 to 2012, Incidence of CDI, Multiply Recurrent CDI Up

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Multiply recurrent CDI more likely in older patients, females, those who used antibiotics, PPIs
Market competition levels are associated with changes in the price of generic drugs

Market Competition Linked to Change in Generic Drug Prices

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Price change of −31.7 percent for quadropoly and 47.4 percent for monopoly
Probiotic supplements do not appear to lower infants' risk of infection in day care

No Evidence Probiotics Protect Infants Against Infections

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No differences in cold symptoms, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting for infants taking probiotics, placebo
For patients with end-stage liver disease

Use of Palliative Care Up for End-Stage Liver Disease

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Hispanic race and insurance coverage associated with lower referral to palliative care
Proton pump inhibitors may increase risk of premature mortality when taken for extended periods

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

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Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death

June 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Researchers say they've come closer to pinpointing genes linked with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. The research was published online June 28 in Nature.

Genes Responsible for Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis Identified

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Findings could improve efficacy of current treatments, lead to discovery of new drug targets
Many older Americans who have difficulty paying for their medications don't seek help in finding more economical options

Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help

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Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Care should be taken when conveying electronic messages to patients

Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications

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Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone