Study reveals stark survival contrast: cirrhotic patients with normal zinc levels showed 86% survival rate versus significantly poorer outcomes in zinc-deficient patients (35.56 ± 11.65 mcg/dL, P<.0001), suggesting a potentially modifiable risk factor in hepatic encephalopathy management.
French researchers in JAMA Dermatology linked high ultraprocessed food consumption to increased rates of psoriasis, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.