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Preoperative biopsy results in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) often misrepresent true tumor grade, according to a recent retrospective study. Inaccurate preoperative biopsy findings could mean that patients who are candidates for endoscopic resection (ER) are unnecessarily undergoing esophagectomy, a procedure with greater risks of morbidity and mortality, reported Ravi S. Shah, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, […]

A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications provides evidence of subcontinental admixture in people with European ancestry, in contrast to previous genetic association studies that recognize European ancestry populations as stratified and not as admixed.   Study: Unappreciated subcontinental admixture in Europeans and European Americans and implications for genetic epidemiology studies. Image Credit: Pixels Hunter […]

Popular new glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists require some pre-procedure considerations but not necessarily discontinuation of the drugs to support the success of endoscopic procedures, according to a new Clinical Practice Update from the American Gastroenterological Association. Use of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has been associated with delayed gastric emptying, which raises […]

A new report in the peer-reviewed journal Telemedicine and e-Health provides a review of the published literature on antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship in outpatient telemedicine. At least 28% of antibiotic use in outpatient settings is unnecessary, contributing to excess costs, adverse drug events, and antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic stewardship, as provided for in a framework […]

Phytoestrogens show potential as a treatment for menopausal women with late-onset asthma that may relieve symptoms of both conditions, according to a new review. Fluctuations in female sex steroid hormones during menstrual periods have been linked to asthma exacerbations, and the absence of these hormones during childhood and menopause has been associated with fewer and less […]

For the seventh time in a row, NYU Langone Health has earned top safety ratings for its inpatient locations across the system, with each receiving “A” ratings in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade release, a level of patient safety achieved by only 30 percent of hospitals nationwide. NYU Langone inpatient locations that received […]

PHOENIX — Open-label extension studies of two neonatal Fc receptor–blocking antibodies showed good safety and efficacy in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). The two drugs, rozanolixizumab (Rystiggo, UCB) and efgartigimod PH20 (Vyvgart, Argenx SE), received Food and Drug Administration approval in June 2023 and December 2021, respectively, for the treatment of MG. The neonatal Fc receptor binds […]

People experiencing a psychotic episode for the first time are less likely to receive early psychological interventions in England if they are from an ethnic minority background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Some groups were only half as likely to receive early treatment, which is important for improving outcomes later in life […]

A pair of new studies published this week about long COVID have shed more light on the sometimes-disabling condition that affects millions of people in the U.S.  Long COVID is the persistence of a range of symptoms of COVID-19 for months after the initial infection. Scientists worldwide have been working to understand the wide-ranging condition, […]

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare kidney disorder that affects children and adults, and can lead to kidney failure. New findings from a team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School show patients with FSGS who were treated with the medication sparsentan experienced improved kidney function-; making it a potential new treatment option […]