Cruise ship acute gastroenteritis incidence decreased overall but higher on larger ships and longer voyages
Cruise ship stomach illness rates fell overall but remain higher on larger ships and longer trips.
A surveillance summary of acute gastroenteritis among passengers and crew on U.S. cruise ships from 2006-2019 found overall incidence decrea…
Stomach illness rates on cruise ships dropped overall, yet sickness remains higher on larger vessels and longer trips for passengers and cre…
Observational study examines cesarean delivery rates by maternal prepregnancy BMI category in US
Study examines C-section rates and maternal weight categories in the U.S.
An observational study of the US maternal population examined cesarean delivery rates by prepregnancy BMI category. The study did not report…
A U.S. study links mothers' prepregnancy weight categories to their likelihood of having a C-section, based on 2020 data.
Report finds no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus trends in US children
Did mysterious hepatitis cases spike in US kids? A new report says no.
A US surveillance report found no increase in pediatric hepatitis of unknown cause or adenovirus stool testing results compared to pre-pande…
A new report confirms no spike in mysterious hepatitis cases among US children compared to pre-pandemic levels, offering reassurance to worr…
CDC issues hepatitis C testing recommendations for perinatally exposed infants and children
CDC updates hepatitis C testing guidelines for infants and children exposed at birth
The CDC has published recommendations for hepatitis C testing in perinatally exposed infants and children in the United States. The specific…
CDC updated hepatitis C testing rules for babies born to infected mothers to help doctors catch infections early.
IBD hospitalization rates decreased for white but not black Medicare beneficiaries from 1999 to 2017
IBD hospitalization rates fell for white Medicare patients but not for black patients
An observational study of Medicare Fee-For-Service beneficiaries found hospitalization rates for inflammatory bowel disease decreased among …
From 1999 to 2017, hospitalization rates for inflammatory bowel disease dropped for white Medicare patients but stayed flat for black patien…
FAPI-04 PET/CT shows higher marginal uptake and central heterogeneity in hepatocellular carcinoma
Imaging study shows liver cancer absorbs new tracer more at edges than centers
A prospective trial in 23 primary HCC patients (26 lesions) found [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT demonstrated significantly higher uptake at tumor …
New liver cancer imaging shows the tracer concentrates at tumor edges rather than centers, suggesting treatments might work better on the ou…
Phase 2 trial shows bitopertin reduces protoporphyrin-IX in adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria
Experimental drug bitopertin reduces key protein in adults with light sensitivity disorder
In a phase 2 randomized controlled trial of 75 adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria, once-daily oral bitopertin (20 mg or 60 mg) signif…
A new oral drug significantly lowers the protein causing painful light sensitivity in adults with a rare disorder, reducing skin reactions a…
Review Proposes Gut Microbiota-Ferroptosis Axis in PCOS and Potential TCM Role
Review explores gut bacteria link to PCOS and potential role of Chinese herbal medicine
A systematic review proposes a theoretical perspective that gut microbiota dysbiosis may trigger ferroptosis in ovarian granulosa cells in P…
A scientific review explored how gut bacteria imbalances might contribute to PCOS by triggering a specific type of cell stress called ferrop…
Phase II RCT finds no OS benefit for hepatectomy in colorectal cancer with liver and lung metastases
Does removing liver tumors help when lung tumors remain? A small trial offers mixed answers.
A phase II randomized trial in 27 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma and resectable liver/unresectable lung metastases compared hepatec…
A small trial stopped early found no survival benefit for liver surgery when lung tumors remain, yet patients who actually got the operation…
Qualitative analysis explores LARS self-management experiences via online peer support app
Rectal cancer survivors share experiences using online peer support app for bowel symptoms
A qualitative analysis of 45 rectal cancer survivors with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) participating in an online peer support app…
Rectal cancer survivors found comfort in an online app where peer support and diet tips helped them manage painful bowel symptoms after surg…
8-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir shows 96.2% SVR12 in acute HCV treatment-naïve adults
Can a short treatment course cure most cases of acute hepatitis C?
A single-arm Phase IIIb study of 286 treatment-naïve adults with acute HCV found 96.2% achieved SVR12 with an 8-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvi…
A short eight-week treatment cured 96.2% of adults with new hepatitis C infections, with a perfect success rate for those who completed the …
Genetic study links H. pylori susceptibility to HLA and innate immunity genes, suggests causal disease relationships
Large genetic study finds links between H. pylori infection susceptibility and autoimmune diseases
A meta-analysis of up to 140,863 Japanese and European individuals identified significant genetic associations for H. pylori infection susce…
A large genetic study reveals specific immune system genes linked to H. pylori infection and autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and Ha…