When Appendicitis Recurs: Two Case Studies
Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated ...
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As Populations Age, Occam’s Razor Loses Its Diagnostic Edge
The principle of parsimony, often referred to as “Occam’s razor,” favors a unifying explanation over multiple ones, as long as ...
Examining T4/T3 Combination Therapy in Hypothyroidism
CHICAGO — Levothyroxine (LT4) monotherapy remains the standard treatment for hypothyroidism, although a subset of patients continue to have hypothyroidism ...
Preterm Birth Linked to Higher Mortality in Adulthood
TOPLINE:Individuals born preterm face an increased risk for death from all causes even into their third and fourth decades of ...
Diet and Activity Deficits Persist in People With HIV
Less than 10% of adults living with HIV in the United States meet recommendations for physical activity and a healthy ...
Et Tu, Sweden? More Needed to Support LGBTQ+ Mental Health
LISBON, PORTUGAL — Almost half of surveyed LGBTQ+ people born in Sweden have experienced perceived discrimination and more than a ...
Checkpoint Inhibitors Seem Safe in Autoimmune Disease
WASHINGTON — Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy does not increase mortality in people with preexisting autoimmune diseases, new research has ...
US Tobacco Use Declines, But Smoking-Related Health Disparities Remain
Share on PinterestA new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights ongoing health disparities in tobacco use. FG ...
Depression Affects Remission in Patients With RA or PsA
TOPLINE:Depression is associated with lower odds of achieving remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) over ...
Most US Adults Plan to Skip Annual COVID Vaccines
Most US adults continue to plan on skipping an annual COVID vaccine.About 6 in 10 people say they probably won’t ...
Elevated Stroke Risk Following NAION
Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is significantly associated with persistently elevated risk for stroke, independent of typical cardiovascular risk ...
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Faster Biological Aging
TOPLINE:Consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), such as carbonated drinks, processed meats, and sweet or savory packaged snacks, is associated with ...
