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Gastric disease prevalence peaks during middle age, late adulthood
There appears to be a twin-peak prevalence profile (TPP) for diseases of the stomach, including Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection, gastric cancer (GC), gastric intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN), and gastritis, according to a recent China study. The first peak typically occurs during middle-adulthood while the second peak happens in late life.
Gastric disease prevalence peaks during middle age, late adulthood
10 Aug 2022
Men with PsA derive more benefit from MTX+ETN therapy than women
Combination therapy with methotrexate (MTX) plus etanercept (ETN) results in more improved outcomes in men than in women with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for minimal disease activity (MDA) and Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score (PASDAS), a study has shown.
Men with PsA derive more benefit from MTX+ETN therapy than women
09 Aug 2022
Transfusion may improve survival in older anaemic patients with myocardial injury
Blood transfusion appears to result in better 30-day outcomes in older anaemic patients with anaemia-related myocardial injury, according to a study. Hence, troponin levels may be included in decision-making relative to transfusion in this population.