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In data presented at ACG, investigators found a link between sex, lower BMI, and the development of irritable bowel syndrome in patients following a c. diff infection.

In a poster presented during ACG, investigators show data from a long-term extension of the UNIFI trial.

Patients with chronic pancreatitis can exhibit dependence on chronic opioid therapy prior to receiving total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation.

Isolation as a result of suspected C. Diff can take a significant financial toll on the healthcare system, thus it is necessary to determine appropriate factors that can predict CDI.

The double-blind trial reported on long-term cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

In data presented during Kidney Week, researchers find the risk of developed an acute kidney injury increased in both sickle cell trail and sickle cell disease patients.

The findings of this multicenter cohort may have implications for diagnosis, prognosis, and disease monitoring, as well as for clinical trials targeting disease-specific proteins in DLB.

Compared with prophylaxis anticoagulation, full dose anticoagulation provided a greater survival benefit to those in a predominantly black population.

In the inaugural episode of Derm Discussions, Seemal Desai, MD, joins Brad Glick, DO, for an update on dermatologic burdens in people of color.

Widespread increases in resting-state functional connectivity from the anterior medical prefrontal cortex and posterior cingulate cortex and frontal regions were found more in younger patients.

New data presented at IDWeek showed more than half observed households with a COVID-19 case reported a secondary infection, oftentimes within 3 days.

A majority of the patients included in the analysis (93%) indicated they had uncontrolled asthma.

Precision medicine could have a major impact in ADHD.

Brad Glick gives an overview of new and exciting trends in the field of dermatology.

Dr. Schaffner explains how social distancing and masks could also reduce the spread of influenza.

Drugs often trigger outbreaks of hives, but investigators observed no clear evidence as to the overall incidence of drug allergies in CSU.

ADHD is associated with increased procedures, including blood transfusions, hospital admissions, and emergency department visits.

According to recommendations, electronic media should actively engage in efforts to address the prevention and management of sickle cell disease.

The Full Field Peripheral Blood Smear application addresses shortcomings of current digital solutions.

Brad Glick, DO, FAAD, previews a few of the topics that will be discussed on Derm Discussions, HCPLive's new expert-led skin health podcast series.

Patients who are prescribed metformin may face a risk of urticaria, though the latter can be treated with antihistamines.

Dr. Albert discusses how preventative care and access to health care are important in closing health discrepancies.

Dr. Albert discusses some ways to close the racial outcome gaps in cardiology.

A common theme among clinical staff focus groups was the pervasiveness of systemic and social barriers to addressing basic needs in children with sickle cell disease.

The host of HCPLive's new derm podcast series discusses what to expect as well as the importance of multimedia medical news.

Stem cell transplantation can be a curative treatment for sickle cell disease, but there is some safety risks.

Investigators compared 2 groups, before and after the initiation of a biosimilar program at their hospital.

Relapses occurred in only 4 of 14 patients treated with the combination of Metronidazole with Vancomycin.

FDA application is based on the positive data from 3 recent phase 3 clinical trials.

These findings suggest a potential in developing preventative vaccines against C. difficile infection.