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Pediatric NAFLD almost always stems from excess body weight, not other etiologies
Just 2% of children with overweight or obesity and suspected NAFLD had other causes of liver disease.
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Maternal caffeine consumption, even small amounts, may reduce neonatal size
Compared with women who had caffeine plasma concentrations in the lowest quartile, those in the highest quartile gave birth to neonates with...
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Preterm infant supine sleep positioning becoming more common, but racial/ethnic disparities remain
Non-Hispanic Black mothers reported lower rates of supine sleep positioning for both early preterm infants and late preterm infants, compared with...
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Time is of the essence: DST up for debate again
The time shift has been associated with a spectrum of cellular, metabolic, and circadian derangements.
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Adherence to antireflux lifestyle factors shows benefit in women
Multivariate logistic regression modeling showed that women who reported all five antireflux lifestyle factors had a 50% decreased risk of GERD...
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AAP issues five recommendations for common dermatologic problems
Topics include diagnostic and management strategies for a variety of conditions, including atopic dermatitis, fungal infections, and autoimmune...
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Liver stiffness predicts hepatic events in NAFLD
This international, retrospective study looked at associations between outcomes and both baseline measurements of liver stiffness and changes over...
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Liver stiffness predicts hepatic events in NAFLD
This international, retrospective study looked at associations between outcomes and both baseline measurements of liver stiffness and changes over...
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Mitochondrial DNA variant increases gallstone risk
The investigators looked for patterns specifically in DNA variants in mitochondria because of their relationship with key parts of gallstone...
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Some minorities underrepresented on liver transplant waiting lists
While racial disparities “greatly diminished” after placement on a waiting list, which suggests recent progress in the field, pre–wait-listing...
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Mitochondrial DNA variant increases gallstone risk
The investigators looked for patterns specifically in DNA variants in mitochondria because of their relationship with key parts of gallstone...
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PPIs improve functional dyspepsia via anti-inflammatory effects
Symptom improvement is not based on barrier-protective or acid-suppressive effects, but rather effects on eosinophils and mast cells, according to...
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PPIs improve functional dyspepsia via anti-inflammatory effects
Symptom improvement is not based on barrier-protective or acid-suppressive effects, but rather effects on eosinophils and mast cells, according to...
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Automated software accurately generates ERCP quality reports
Variance in indications, potential outcomes of a complex procedure, and variability in physician report documentation make quality improvement...
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Automated software accurately generates ERCP quality reports
Variance in indications, potential outcomes of a complex procedure, and variability in physician report documentation make quality improvement...