Today's Health News
Liver Cancer Profile Differs in Black Patients With Hep C
Black patients have better liver function at the time of hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis; have less early-stage HCC, larger tumors
Use of Health Services Up for Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD associated with increased prevalence of being prescribed medication and having received acute care services
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Effective for Outpatients With Diverticulitis
As effective as metronidazole with fluoroquinolone, with reduced risk for one-year Clostridioides difficile infection
Deceased Organ Donation Rose Among Blacks but Still Lags
Despite gains in deceased organ donation among racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., substantial racial differences remain
Fecal Transplant May Counter Anti-PD-1 Resistance in Melanoma
FMT plus anti-PD-1 therapy may change gut microbiome and help overcome drug resistance in some patients with advanced melanoma
Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions Up Among Veterans
Prevalence of MCC remained higher for male, female veterans after stratification by age and adjustment for sociodemographics
GERD Linked to Squamous Cell Cancers of Larynx, Esophagus
An estimated 16.92 and 17.32 percent, respectively, of cases of LSCC and ESCC among individuals aged 50 to 71 years linked to GERD
Pediatric Inpatient Admissions Down During Pandemic
Findings seen across a wide range of diagnoses and not reflective of seasonal variation
Factors Other Than Workplace Tied to COVID-19 Positivity in HCWs
Demographic, community factors show stronger influence than workplace exposure on COVID-19 risk in health care workers
ICI Need Not Be Withheld in Those With Autoimmune Disease
Objective response rates to anti-CTL4, anti-PD-1, combination similar for advanced melanoma patients with, without AID