Indices that combine C-reactive protein and albumin predict prolonged hospital stay in acute pancreatitis and represent low-cost tools for risk stratification. Indices that combine C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin biomarkers—specifically, the...
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Shorter-Form Messaging May Be Preferable for Trial Recruitment
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Indices that combine C-reactive protein and albumin predict prolonged hospital stay in acute pancreatitis and represent low-cost tools for risk stratification.
Suspected Pharmacologic Triggers Do Not Appear to Cause Microscopic Colitis
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MONDAY, July 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There does not appear to be a causal relationship between most previously suspected pharmacologic triggers and the risk for microscopic colitis (MC), according to a study published online July 1 in the Annals of Internal...
How to Assess Fungal Contamination of Indoor Air in Dwellings of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis?
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Chronic colonization by filamentous fungi in patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) is linked to declines in lung function and quality of life. To better assess indoor mold exposure, 23 French dwellings of pwCF from CF care centers in Normandy and Maine & Loire,...
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