Clinical, Patient Factors Associated With Increased Odds of Appendectomy
Researchers conducted a study to assess patient factors associated with appendectomy within days of initiating antibiotic treatment for appendicitis.
General Infectious Diseases
Increased Gastrin Concentration Caused by Several Factors
Elevated gastrin levels can be a sign of hypergastrinemia or gastrinoma. However, other factors may be the cause. Investigators sought to better understand the difference.
FDA Grants Fast Track Status to Intranasal Pertussis Vaccine
The designation is supported by data from 4 clinical trials evaluating BPZE1 in healthy adults.
Effect of Cigarette Smoking in Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Investigators conducted a study to determine the effect of cigarette smoking in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
Packaged Salads Tied to E. Coli Outbreak in 6 States
More than a dozen people have been infected by a strain of Escherichia coli in 6 US states.
HHS Carcinogen Report Updated to Include 8 Substances
The US Department of HHS added 8 new substances to the 15th Report on Carcinogens, bringing the total list to 256 substances.
Characteristics of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With Flu Identified
Close to 30% of reproductive-aged women hospitalized with influenza were pregnant during the 2010-2011 through 2018-2019 influenza seasons.
Low Rate of Symptomatic GERD Found After Successful H Pylori Eradication
Investigators assessed clinical predictors and the timing associated with development of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease following H pylori infection eradication.
Postponed Catheter Drainage for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis Associated With Decreased Rates of Invasive Interventions
Investigators compared immediate vs postponed catheter drainage as part of treatment approach for infected necrotizing pancreatitis and their effects on clinical outcomes.
Fresh Express Salad Mixes Tied to Multistate Listeria Outbreak
Fresh Express packaged salads have been linked to a Listeria infection outbreak in 8 US states.
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