Anti-TNF Therapy Tied to Better Outcomes in IBD Patients With COVID-19
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who contracted COVID-19 infection, anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF)
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IgE Ratios May Provide More Accurate Allergy Diagnosis
Researchers have proposed the use of ratios, in addition to in vitro allergy testing, to provide more accurate diagnosis of
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Almost 1 in 3 U.S. seniors now sees at least 5 doctors per year
Nearly one-third of older U.S. adults visit at least five different doctors each year—reflecting the growing role of specialists in
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Role of fats and proteins in Lewy Body dementia
Increased levels of certain fats and proteins found in one of the most common forms of dementia, Lewy body dementia,
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Researchers find phthalates in wide variety of fast foods
A team of researchers from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, the Southwest Research Institute and
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Life expectancy declining in many English communities even before COVID-19 pandemic
A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010-2019, Imperial College London researchers have found.
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Vaccine hesitant in the US unlikely to change their minds: study
Half of those in the U.S. who are unwilling to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 report that nothing will change their
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Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores for COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, and the virus continues to circulate, the transmission risks of everyday interactions may become
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Blood lead reference value in children updated to 3.5 µg/dL
(HealthDay)—The blood lead reference value (BLRV) in children has been updated to 3.5 µg/dL, according to research published in the
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Patient decision aids in urology don’t meet quality and readability standards
Online patient decision aids for common urologic conditions fall short of recommendations for readability and minimum standards for quality, reports
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