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Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
03 Jul 2022

A distinct community and greater heterogeneity have been observed in the plasma microbiome compared to the gut in both patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and healthy individuals, reports a recent study. This suggests that the predominant circulating microbiome may originate from sites other than the gastrointestinal tract.

Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
03 Jul 2022
BTX-A safe, effective for kids with refractory OAB
BTX-A safe, effective for kids with refractory OAB
03 Jul 2022

Children with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) benefit from botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections, which can safely enlarge bladder and suppress OAB symptoms, a recent study has found.

BTX-A safe, effective for kids with refractory OAB
03 Jul 2022
Gout patients endorse reasons for not taking allopurinol
Gout patients endorse reasons for not taking allopurinol
02 Jul 2022

Patients with gout who refuse to take allopurinol for their condition do so because of their desire to lead a normal life and to test whether they could reduce the dose without experiencing any symptoms, a recent study has found.

Gout patients endorse reasons for not taking allopurinol
02 Jul 2022