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Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
Atraumatic Needles Prevent Postdural Puncture Headache
Significantly lower incidence of PDPH with atraumatic S-type versus traumatic Q-type needles
Variable Symptoms for Acid-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Allergy
Patients manifest symptoms of HWP-wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, urticaria
Patient Experience Instrument Useful for Skin Disease Care
Consumer Quality Index Chronic Skin Disease instrument measures patient experience
‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM
Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Yearly CT May Adequately Monitor Non-Solid Lung Nodules
Surgery found 100 percent curative, regardless of the time to treatment
Gut Microbe Could Aid Weight Loss, Improve Metabolic Health
Akkermansia muciniphila linked to lower levels of blood glucose, insulin, triglycerides
Moderate-Quality Evidence for Marijuana Rx for Pain, Spasticity
Review of 79 studies indicates only low-quality evidence for other conditions
Timing of Carb Intake During Meal Affects Glucose Levels
Eating protein, vegetables, and fat before carbohydrates might help diabetes control
Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
