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Safety, Outcomes of Early Versus Late ERCP in Liver Transplant Recipients

Patients who underwent ERCP ≤ 30 days post-transplant had greater rates of early post-procedure bleeding but similar rates of technical and clinical success compared to late ERCP.

Does Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation Better Treat Acute Pancreatitis?

A recent randomized controlled trial showed the limitations of either option, despite being a cornerstone of care.

Managing Glaucoma During COVID-19: Patients Point the Way to Improved Care

A new survey assessed patients’ confidence in their disease management during the pandemic, specific disease management concerns, and experiences with telemedicine.

Reevaluating Blood Glucose Levels for CV Risk with Gregg C. Fonarow, MD

Fonarow describes a revised classification of glucose levels that breaks down the normal range into lower and higher levels of associated cardiovascular risk.

Reducing High-risk Behaviors for HIV Prevention

A new app being developed, JomCare, will ask study participants twice a day about their substance cravings and their intention to engage in drug use.

FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Older Adults

The approval for Abrysvo represents the second RSV vaccine approved for adults aged 60 years and older in the last month.

2025 Brings Real-World Use of Clinical Biomarkers in Updated Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Criteria

Discover how updated diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis enhance accuracy and confidence in clinical practice, utilizing advanced imaging and biomarkers.

Helping Your Patients Avoid the Migraine Trigger Trap

Forget what you think you know about red wine or chocolate ‘activating’ migraine. Many commonly accepted “triggers” aren’t triggers at all.

Navigating Life With PBC: Empowering Those Affected by a Rare Autoimmune Disease

Caregivers Can Lean on Pharmacists Who Are Taking on Expanding Role in Patient Care

Bariatric Surgery in Patients Hospitalized with Decompensated Cirrhosis: A Nationwide Analysis

The retrospective analysis highlights improved outcomes among patients with obesity and a history of bariatric surgery hospitalized with decompensated cirrhosis.

More Than a Cosmetic Concern – Increasing Understanding of and Addressing Challenges and Care in Vitiligo, an Autoimmune Condition

Community Echocardiogram Program Reveals Cardiac Risks, with Anita Radhakrishnan, MD

Anita Radhakrishnan, MD, leads a community screening effort to detect early heart disease in underserved populations in Pittsburgh.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Women’s Reproductive Years and RA

A number of factors related to reproduction can affect a woman’s risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Test your knowledge with this quiz.

The Multiple, Complex Challenges of Living with and Managing Liver Disease

This article is the final installment of four articles exploring the epidemic of liver disease called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Helping Schools Calculate Respiratory Infection Risk

Wilson details how her team plans to develop risk assessment models to estimate respiratory viral infection risk reductions for interventions in elementary schools.

Glucagon’s Role in Esophageal Foreign Body Impaction

Findings from a recent randomized controlled trial suggest glucagon does not improve EFBI resolution, time of endoscopy, or extraction length.

Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National Database

A history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.