Evidence-Based Medicine Course Beneficial for Critical Thinking
Significant mean differences in confidence, inquisitiveness, overall score for undergrads
Gluten-Rich Foods Up Symptom Onset in Functional Dyspepsia
Decreased claudin-1 expression in bulb, second portion of duodenum in functional dyspepsia
Open-Label Placebos Seem to Have Positive Clinical Effect
Review including data from five trials shows positive effect of non-deceptive placebos
More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine
Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
Breastfeeding Plays Key Role in Ensuring Healthy Infant Gut
Dose-dependent relationship, even after introduction of solid foods
Zinc Effective in Pediatric Presymptomatic Wilson Disease
Initial dose of 50 mg/day of zinc was effective for children under 6 years old
Tofacitinib Found to Relieve Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Gluten-Free Diet Not Healthy for Patients Without Celiac Disease
Consuming low levels of dietary gluten may increase risk of coronary heart disease
