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Antibiotics can affect the gut microbiome for several years, study shows
Antibiotic treatments can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for a long time. A new study shows that certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes in the gut microbiome as long as four to eight years after treatment.
Source: Medical Xpress
Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up.
Source: Verywell health
Understanding the Differences Between IBS and Gallstones
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gallstones are common conditions that both cause abdominal pain and may cause diarrhea.
Source: VerywellHealth
Automated screening and education increase urinary incontinence diagnoses
Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and education program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Source: Medical Xpress
Bariatric surgery rates declining as more adults prescribed obesity drugs
Bariatric surgery uptake has decreased since the fourth quarter of 2022, coinciding with a rise in prescriptions of semaglutide and tirzepatide for adults with obesity
Source: Healio
