Saturday 26 February 2022

A Medical Mystery Posed by Blurred Lanes


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Friday 25 February 2022

Media Needs Safer Reporting on Suicide: Experts

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Suicide prevention experts analyze various media outlets’ coverage of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s death by suicide and share how safe reporting practices could save lives.



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Updated ACG GERD Guideline Addresses Increased Scrutiny of PPI Therapy

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For the first time since 2013, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has issued updated evidence-based recommendations and practical guidance on the evaluation and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including pharmacologic, lifestyle, surgical, and endoscopic management.



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Gluten-Free Diet May Reduce Cancer Risk in Celiac Disease

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Overall cancer risk is slightly increased in patients older than 40 within their first year of a celiac disease diagnosis, but the risk drops within a year of diagnosis, shows a Swedish study of 47,000 people with celiac disease.



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Companies Finalize $26 Billion Deal With States and Cities to End Opioid Lawsuits


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