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Children and preteen use of melatonin as sleep aid increased
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Usage of melatonin more than doubled in children and teenagers from 2017 to 2020.
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Jury still out on whether green tea lowers colon cancer risk
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Combining random trials so far shows no advantage from green tea. But there may still be a benefit.
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Popular liver supplements lack data supporting efficacy, study shows
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“But our research revealed that strong scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of any of these supplements is currently lacking.”
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Dupilumab promising for children aged 1-11 with EoE
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- Damian McNamara, MA
Dupilumab was recently approved for adult EOE. It’s been shown to have a good safety profile in adults.
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SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes linked to lower risk of developing GI cancers
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
The study is notable for including people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and for evaluating every GI cancer.
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IBD biologics, other therapies cleared of causing major adverse cardiovascular events
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Biologics infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab, vedolizumab, natalizumab, and ustekinumab not only did not increase risk, but they...
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Two multitarget stool tests show promise for CRC screening: Studies
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
"This is the first large study to include the 45- to 49-year-old population, for whom screening is now recommended."
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GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for rare but serious GI complications
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Investigators say their findings are not about scaring people off the weight-loss drugs, but instead about increasing awareness that these...
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Five questions for COVID experts: How concerned should we be?
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“A challenge with COVID-19, all along, has been disparities in access to care, and this will be worse without public support for prevention and...
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It may be time to pay attention to COVID again
- Author:
- Kara Grant
- Damian McNamara, MA
While the numbers are still low, compared with 2022’s summer surge, experts still urge people to stay aware of changes in the virus. “I do not...
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Experts highlight benefits and offer caveats for first postpartum depression pill
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
“A fast-acting pill that can be taken orally could be an ideal option for the 15% to 20% of women who experience postpartum depression.”
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How newly discovered genes might fit into obesity
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- Damian McNamara, MA
Although the study is not the first to point to specific genes, “we were quite surprised by the proposed function of some of the genes we...
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ChatGPT in medicine: The good, the bad, and the unknown
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
Three-expert panel at DDW suggests clinicians should embrace the technology.
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Etrasimod looks safe for ulcerative colitis out to 2.5 years
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
If approved by the FDA, etrasimod could become the second agent in the S1P class approved for ulcerative colitis in the United States.
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Wildfire smoke and air quality: How long could health effects last?
- Author:
- Damian McNamara, MA
The effects of smoke from wildfires can continue for many years.