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NLR, PLR improve early detection of second primary cancer after gastric cancer
Combining the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) ratios with existing diagnostic methods helps improve early detection of second primary cancers (SPC) after initial gastric cancer (GC), a recent study has found.
NLR, PLR improve early detection of second primary cancer after gastric cancer
20 Oct 2021
Fatty pancreas carries increased risk of diabetes mellitus
Individuals with fatty pancreas appear to be at heightened risk of developing subsequent diabetes mellitus, but not hypertension or dyslipidaemia, as suggested in a study.
Fatty pancreas carries increased risk of diabetes mellitus
14 Oct 2021
Fructose from fruit juice, SSBs tied to higher liver fat content
The consumption of fructose from fruit juice and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), but not from fruit, is associated with higher intrahepatic lipid (IHL) content, according to data from a cross-sectional study presented at EASD 2021.
Fructose from fruit juice, SSBs tied to higher liver fat content
13 Oct 2021
Linaclotide reduces abdominal symptoms in IBS-C
Use of linaclotide results in a significant reduction in several abdominal symptoms, such as bloating, discomfort, and pain, among patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) as compared with placebo, according to a study. In addition, reported adverse events (AEs) are in line with the established safety profile.
