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Timely H. pylori eradication may help protect bone health

Delayed or failed treatment linked to significantly higher long-term fracture risk in a large population study. . .

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Patients remain stable after switching to Cobenfy in open label study

Phase 4 outpatient study shows stable symptoms during transition from oral atypical antipsychotics. . .

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Use of manufacturer coupons declined, while median per-claim coupon value increased. . .

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NIH

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Zebra of the Week: Hypophosphatasia (HPP)

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Ann Intern Med

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Medical students priced out by new federal loan caps

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Ann Intern Med

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ER screening tool predicts firearm violence risk in young adults

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FDA OKs high-dose regimen of Spinraza for spinal muscular atrophy

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Medicare billing code meant for complex, chronic care sees slow uptake

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EMBO Mol Med

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The common diabetes treatment increased an exercise-related metabolite to exercise-range levels and was associated with better weight control during hormone therapy, without affecting PSA response. . .

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One in four older adults may safely stop long-term levothyroxine, study finds

Levothyroxine is often prescribed indefinitely in older adults, despite limited evidence that lifelong therapy is always necessary—particularly at lower doses. . .

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