Antibiotic Exposure as a Major Risk Factor for Clostridioides difficile Infection: Evidence from a Large Israeli Cohort and Systematic Reviews
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Antibiotic Exposure as a Major Risk Factor for Clostridioides difficile Infection: Evidence from a Large Israeli Cohort and Systematic Reviews

Recent research confirms that antibiotic exposure doubles the risk of hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), especially in non-carriers, underscoring the central role of antibiotic stewardship and the need for additional preventive strategies in asymptomatic carriers.
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Reduces Reintervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Insights from the Multicentre DRA-GOO Trial
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Reduces Reintervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Insights from the Multicentre DRA-GOO Trial

A multicentre RCT demonstrated that endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) significantly lowers 6-month reintervention rates and improves gastric outlet obstruction symptoms compared to duodenal stenting in unresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction.
Therapist-Guided Internet CBT Cuts Bulimia Episodes: A Japanese Randomized Trial with Promising Clinical Implications
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Therapist-Guided Internet CBT Cuts Bulimia Episodes: A Japanese Randomized Trial with Promising Clinical Implications

A multicenter randomized trial in Japan found that a 12-week therapist-guided internet-based CBT program significantly reduced weekly bingeing and compensatory episodes in women with bulimia nervosa versus usual care (adjusted mean difference 9.84 episodes; Cohen d 0.73).
The Effect of Chitosan Supplementation on Liver Function, Hepatic Steatosis Predictors, and Metabolic Indicators in Adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
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The Effect of Chitosan Supplementation on Liver Function, Hepatic Steatosis Predictors, and Metabolic Indicators in Adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

This clinical trial evaluates chitosan supplementation's impact on liver health and metabolic markers in adults with NAFLD, showing potential benefits alongside a low-calorie diet.
Mediterranean Diet Combined with Early Time-Restricted Feeding: A Promising Strategy for MASLD – Insights from the CHRONO-NAFLD Trial
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Mediterranean Diet Combined with Early Time-Restricted Feeding: A Promising Strategy for MASLD – Insights from the CHRONO-NAFLD Trial

A 12-week hypocaloric Mediterranean diet with early time-restricted feeding improved glycaemic control and cardiometabolic risk in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) compared to unrestricted timing or late time-restricted feeding.