Factors Associated With Nonresponse to FMT Identified in IBS
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), those who are male and/or have low Alistipes levels are more likely to be nonresponders to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), according to a study publis…
Learn MoreRaising a Special Needs Child: An Expert Offers Guidance
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here’s some advice from an expert.“Raising children is an adventure for any parent, but the journey for parents of children with special …
Learn MoreElobixibat Improves Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with moderate- to end-stage chronic kidney disease, elobixibat is associated with improvement in constipation and lipid metabolism, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Medicin…
Learn More2019 to 2020 Saw Decline in Prevalence of Overall Tobacco Use
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in the prevalence of overall tobacco product use, according to research published in the March 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity…
Learn MoreBidirectional Association Identified for NAFLD and Psoriasis
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is a bidirectional association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and psoriasis, especially for patients younger than 40 years, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Frontiers i…
Learn MoreFrailty Common in RA, Linked to Mortality, Hospitalization
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Frailty is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is associated with hospitalization and mortality, according to a study published online March 16 in RMD Open.Peter Hanlon, M.B.Ch.B., from the University of …
Learn MoreLong-Term Risks Examined for Survivors of Adolescent, Young Adult Hematologic Cancers
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) hematological cancers have an increased risk of second malignant neoplasms, hospitalizations, and overall mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 25…
Learn MoreMissed Cancer Screenings During Pandemic Could Raise Death Rate for Years
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans away from routine cancer screenings. Now a new study finds that many U.S. screening programs were still not back to normal by 2021.The stud…
Learn MoreWould Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Would you know if your teen was struggling with mental health issues?Most parents say yes, but many also doubt their teen would tell them something was wrong, a new poll shows. Specifically, nearly 95% of the…
Learn MoreAHA News: CPR ‘Heroes’ Need More Support, Report Says
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When she arrived at her neighbor’s house and found him unconscious and turning blue, Brianna Colquitt knew what to do.While someone called 911, Colquitt, then a high school senior in Carrollt…
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