Rifaximin monotherapy reduces risk for breakthrough OHE episode and results in a lower mortality rate than lactulose monotherapy

Empagliflozin offers cardiorenal benefits for up to 12 months after discontinuation among CKD patients at risk for progression

Study also showed improving readiness for all U.S. emergency departments is cost-effective

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct. 18 to 21 in Chicago and attracted participants from around the world, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other eye health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest advances in comprehensive eye care, …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) — McDonald’s Quarter Pounder beef patties have tested negative for E. coli contamination as an outbreak that has sickened 75 people in 13 states continues, the company announced Sunday.Federal health officials had already identified slivered onions that had been used …

Patients with cancer have higher rates of total collections, medical collections, and bankruptcy

Age-corrected standard scores for children's attention and inhibitory control lower for those exposed to cannabis

During the study period, there was an 11-fold increase in food allergy-related referrals

Change in Modified Fatigue Impact Scale scores did not differ between the groups

Second study shows that only 14 percent of patients correctly identified symptoms requiring epinephrine