Global Burden of Esophageal Cancer Remains Considerable
In men, nearly 50 percent of esophageal cancer deaths and DALYs attributable to tobacco use in 2019
FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning
Accelerated Aging Linked to Increased Odds of Preneoplastic Polyps in the Colon
16 percent higher odds of harboring a PNP seen with one year of accelerated aging
Serious Complications Seen With Acetaminophen Use in Seniors
Risks increased for peptic ulcer bleeding, uncomplicated peptic ulcer, lower GI bleeding, heart failure, HTN, CKD
Prenatal SSRI Exposure Linked to Functional Constipation in Offspring
SSRI-exposed children did not have increased risk of functional nausea and vomiting or functional abdominal pain disorders
Combo Treatment With Xalnesiran Shows Promise in Patients With Hep B
Highest percentage of patients with HBsAg loss after end of treatment for those receiving xalnesiran + immunomodulator
Transmission of RV5 Strain Occurs Infrequently in Neonatal ICU
Estimated rate of transmission was 2.2 per 1,000 patient-days at risk; no gastroenteritis symptoms seen in transmission cases
1990 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States
Rankings of life expectancy and healthy life expectancy declined for males and females in the United States
Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant RT strongly recommended for stage II to III rectal cancer but can be omitted for those at lower risk for locoregional recurrence
Hypovolemic Phlebotomy Beneficial Before Liver Resection
Hypovolemic phlebotomy reduces perioperative red blood cell transfusions, with no increase in incidence of complications
