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Gastric Cancer Continues to be  Common Among Puerto Rican Hispanics 

There are differences in gastric cancer incidence and death among ethnic/racial groupings, according to reports. A study in 2022 found that, despite the general decline in prevalence among other racial/ethnic groups, gastric cancer remains a frequent malignancy among Puerto Rican Hispanics. Disparities exist in the overall incidence of gastric cancer among racial and ethnic groups...

Nebulized Magnesium Sulfate versus Ipratropium Bromide/Fenoterol in Asthma Exacerbation

The safety and efficacy of nebulized ipratropium bromide/fenoterol and magnesium sulfate was compared in children with moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbation, with no adverse events reported. Nebulized ipratropium bromide/fenoterol is frequently administered in combination with salbutamol for severe exacerbation of asthma. Recent studies implicate the addition of nebulized magnesium sulfate in the treatment regimen for severe asthma....

Exercise Training Programs and Functioning in Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases

Exercise training programs lead to improvement in the quality of life and exercise capacity in patients diagnosed with fibrosing interstitial lung disease. Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are characterized by fibrosis and inflammation of the pulmonary parenchyma. Permanent and diffuse fibrous lesions of the alveolar parenchyma and lung lesions are common features of fibrotic interstitial lung...

Optic Nerve Enhancement in Patients With NMOSD

Optic nerve enhancement can occur in some cases of NMOSD. This study analyzes its frequency, and what its consequences are for clinical trial design. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) can involve a variety of symptoms related to the optic nerve. Asymptomatic or persistent optic nerve enhancement is rare in cases of aquaporin-4-immunoglobulin G-positive (AQP4-IgG+) NMOSD....

Cardiovascular Complications in Sickle Cell Anemia

Patients with sickle cell anemia may face cardiovascular complications that can lead to increased mortality. Identifying risk factors early could help address these complications.  Sickle cell anemia is a common inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin. Although treatment advances have reduced the overall morbidity and mortality of affected patients, mortality rates are still high...

Causal Link Identified Between Bipolar Disorder, IBD

Bipolar disorder (BD) is causally associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Frontiers in Genetics. Zhe Wang, from the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University in Shenyang, and colleagues performed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) and selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with BD and IBD. SNPs...

Mitigating Maternal Risks of Monkeypox Infection and Exposure

The monkeypox epidemic shares many qualities of past epidemics. Learning from the negative outcomes that public health communication faced in the past can make sure this epidemic doesn’t end up as badly as it could. Human infections with monkeypox can carry a high risk of congenital infection, loss of pregnancy, and maternal morbidity and mortality....

Sickle Cell Webcast: Helping Patients Manage Sickle Cell Pain

MD Newsline hosted a webcast on September 27 titled Helping Patients Manage Sickle Cell Pain which featured Dr. Pete Thomas, Dr. Shaina Rozell, and Maya Bloomberg, N.P. Which covers complications of sickle cell and how to manage them effectively. To watch the webcast, please register using via image or link below.       Sickle...

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