Rifaximin Prevents Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy After TIPS
For patients with cirrhosis, rifaximin reduces odds of overt HE after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Maternal IgG Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 Transferred Across Placenta
Positive correlation found for cord blood IgG concentrations with maternal IgG concentrations
EPA, DHA Intake From Fish May Reduce Childhood Asthma Risk
Higher intake at age 7 years linked to lower odds of incident asthma at 11 or 14 years among FADS minor G allele carriers
High Tibial Osteotomy May Delay, Prevent Need for TKR
For patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy, cumulative incidence of total knee replacement 5 and 21 percent at five and 10 years, respectively
Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Risk for Later Parkinson Disease
Authors say risk may be due to alterations in the brain's dopamine system
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Tied to More Menopausal Symptoms
Most common symptoms related to psychological and sexual domains
Global Demand for Cancer Surgery Expected to Climb
Greatest relative increase projected to occur in 34 low-income countries, which have largest gaps in workforce requirements
T2DM Associated With Premature Heart Disease in Women
Most other factors tied to premature coronary heart disease attenuated with increasing age of onset
NIH Launches Database to Study COVID-19-Related Neurological Complications
Clinicians are invited to submit data through an online portal
Outcomes Similar for Younger, Older Teens Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Remission of type 2 diabetes high for both groups of teens; weight loss and quality of life similar for older and younger teens
