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Tofacitinib in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis (TACOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Findings from a novel study supports the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib as a potential first-line therapy for ASUC.

A Deep Dive Into the 2022 ACG GERD Guideline Update

A review of changes to clinical, dietary and screening strategies for patients with GERD.

Not Just the Messengers: Carriers of X-Linked Diseases Can Be Patients Too

Leading Through Twin Healthcare Crises

Stress induced by COVID-19 is driving opioid addiction risks. An expert weighs in on addressing one matter to resolve another.

FDA Approves Oral Berotralstat for Pediatric HAE, With Jolanta Bernatoniene, PhD

Berotralstat becomes the first once-daily oral prophylactic option for long-term prevention of hereditary angioedema in children aged 2–11 years.

Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil Products

What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.

Biggest Challenges Nurses Faced In 2021 And How To Become More Resilient In The Future

Burnout problems persisted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but have been made worse since the beginning of the pandemic.

Ensuring Continuity of Care for Rare, Catastrophic Forms of Epilepsy During COVID-19

Families of patients with Dravet syndrome and other rare epileptic burdens have lived under amplified fear this year. That is why telemedicine is a more vital tool than ever.

ICER Supports Hemophilia Gene Therapies Based on Clinical, Cost Review

A draft report released from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) compared the benefits of etranacogene dezaparvovec (EtranaDez) and valoctocogene roxaparvovec (val-rox) to current treatments.

Prostate Cancer Screening After Biden’s Diagnosis: What Urologists Are Seeing in Practice

Results of an exclusive Urology Times survey indicate heightened concern among older men about prostate cancer screening.

The Power of the Primary Care Visit to Combat COVID-19 and HIV

Culinary Medicine Improves Trainee Nutrition Education

Yale researchers demonstrate that hands-on culinary medicine training significantly boosts nutrition knowledge and confidence among medical residents, enhancing patient care.

The Battle Against Growing Burden of “Silent” Liver Disease Begins with Early Detection

This article is the first in a series of 4 articles exploring the epidemic of liver disease called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

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.