Abigail Brooks is an assistant editor for HCPLive. She joined MJH Life Sciences in August 2023 shortly after graduating from Monmouth University where she earned her BA in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations/Journalism and later an MA in Interactive Digital Media. She enjoys traveling, running, and reading books. She can be reached at abrooks@mjhlifesciences.com.
Microbiota-Targeted Intervention Decreases IHTC in Patients With NAFLD
September 5th 2023The clinical trial compared outcomes in patients with NAFLD on a resistant starch diet to a control group over a 4-month period, with results suggesting microbiota dietary supplements may improve liver conditions.
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HCV-Infected Liver Transplant Patients Benefit from DAA Use, Study Finds
September 2nd 2023Results from the retrospective cohort study indicated viral eradication with DAAs after liver transplantation improved liver function and patient survival after a long-term follow-up, even in cirrhotic patients.
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Study Details Risk of C Diff with Clindamycin, Other Antibiotics
September 1st 2023Results from the study found a high risk of CDI associated with clindamycin and low risk associated with doxycycline and minocycline, also highlighting variation in CDI risk within and between classes of antibiotics.
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AbbVie Submits Application to FDA for Risankizumab in Ulcerative Colitis
August 28th 2023AbbVie submitted regulatory applications to the FDA and EMA for rizankizumab 1200 mg intravenous induction dose and 180 mg and 360 mg subcutaneous maintenance dose following successful Phase 3 trials INSPIRE and COMMAND.
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Age, Prior Vaccination Predict Future Vaccine Receipt in Patients with IBD
August 24th 2023When evaluating patient-education strategies among individuals with IBD, investigators found vaccine uptake was unaffected by educational videos and text-based interventions, identifying prior vaccine receipt as the strongest predictor of future vaccination.
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Pruritus Linked to Increased Risk of Depression, Restlessness in CKD Patients
August 18th 2023CKD-aP patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis reported adverse clinical events in line with their pruritus severity and were found to be at greater risk of all-cause mortality, all-cause hospitalization, and cardiovascular events.
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