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Compared with azithromycin, doxycycline was associated with reduced Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) among hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a retrospective cohort study found. Used alongside ceftriaxone, the tetracycline antibiotic was associated with a 17% decrease in CDI within 30 days when compared with azithromycin (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.70-0.99), reported Kari Mergenhagen, PharmD, of …

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After years of a therapeutic drought in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), new targeted therapies are finally providing options for rapidly effective and safe treatment. This rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease, characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue, was typically treated with corticosteroids, broad-spectrum immunosuppressants, and intravenous immunoglobulins or plasmapheresis for myasthenia gravis crisis or severe symptoms. …

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THERE’S NO BEATING around the bush: the more saturated the “superhero” genre gets, when it comes to film and television projects, the harder it gets to produce something that’s both high in quality and finds a high-yield audience. After more than a decade of initial dominance, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has stumbled in its post-Endgame …

You Don’t Want To Miss An Episode of Invincible‘s Epic Two-Part Season 2 Read More »

IF YOUR bike is a little rusty or you just need an upgrade, it’s easy to put off the cost for a day when your wallet is fuller or when prices are lower. While prices might continue to drop this month, we can guarantee supply will, as well. Black Friday deals are already here, leading …

The 20 Best Early Black Friday Bike Sales Happening Now Read More »

Now that it’s officially November, we have two things on our mind: Thanksgiving and Black Friday. And we clearly aren’t the only ones, with retailers like Lowe’s and Wayfair already kicking off their Black Friday deals. Naturally, we’re keeping an eye out for great Black Friday discounts you can snag in the weeks leading up …

This Top-Selling Hot Tub Is $1,600 Off on Wayfair Ahead of Black Friday Read More »

THE BEST PART of waking up (at least, in this alternate TV show reality) is cancel culture diatribes and failing news networks on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show. After a two-year hiatus and a second season defined by COVID, one of Apple’s earliest flagship shows returns with a third season looking to cut through the …

The Morning Show Season 3 Is Must-See TV After Two Year Hiatus Read More »

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Courtesy of Retailer This might seem like a weird time to shop a sale, especially when Black Friday is only three weeks away. Save your shopping ’til then, right? Wrong. When a sale section is as …

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Most people with Crohn’s disease know all too well what a flare feels like. Symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and exhaustion can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. So it’s a relief when they disappear. But if you don’t have any symptoms, does that mean you’re in remission?  The answer is more complicated than you might …

Crohn’s Disease: What Is Remission? Read More »

5 min read People of South Asian descent may have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than they might expect, even if they’re not overweight.  South Asians – people who are from or trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent, which includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal – are up to four …

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Stomach pain and cramping, mad dashes to the bathroom, recurring diarrhea, weight loss, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue. Those are all classic symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Even if you’re new to this, you know it’s no fun. You probably also know that it’s chronic, meaning it’s something that (at least as far as doctors know …

Experts Answer Your Questions About Crohn’s Disease Read More »