Coagulopathy and hemodialysis significantly increase odds of post-ERCP bleeding in patients with cirrhosis
Risk factors for bleeding during and after ERCP procedures identified
This meta-analysis of 149,870 patients identified several risk factors for post-ERCP bleeding. Significant associations were found for coagu…
Identifying specific risk factors like cirrhosis and blood-thinning medications helps doctors better manage bleeding risks during ERCP proce…
Chronic pain in aging adults with sickle cell disease shifts toward persistent, multifactorial syndromes
Sickle Cell Pain Changes With Age, Review Finds
This narrative review examines the pathophysiology and management of chronic pain in aging adults with sickle cell disease. The authors conc…
Sickle cell pain isn't just crises anymore. As patients age, it becomes persistent and driven by organ damage, a review finds.
Narrative review discusses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis risks from various medications
A review explains which drugs may cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
This narrative review examines Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis associated with antibiotics, antiepileptics, allopuri…
This review looks at medications linked to rare but dangerous skin conditions. It helps doctors and patients understand the risks.
Review of chemopreventive strategies for familial adenomatous polyposis including NSAIDs and other agents
Review of chemoprevention options for familial adenomatous polyposis
This review evaluates chemopreventive strategies for familial adenomatous polyposis, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, prostag…
A review examined chemopreventive strategies for familial adenomatous polyposis, including NSAIDs and other agents, though specific results …
In a cohort of 561 individuals with chronic pain, sex and gender identity influenced repeated prescription refill odds
Your Pain Meds May Depend on Who You Are, Not Just What Hurts
This observational cohort study examined 561 individuals living with chronic pain using public and private prescription claims data over one…
Chronic pain treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all; new research shows your personal identity plays a major role in the prescriptions you receiv…
Aspirin and NSAIDs show little benefit for colorectal cancer prevention within 15 years but increase bleeding risk
The Aspirin-Cancer Question Has a Complicated Answer
This Cochrane meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 124,837 participants evaluated aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammat…
A major new review finds that taking daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer offers little benefit for the first 15 years while increasing ble…