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Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
A distinct community and greater heterogeneity have been observed in the plasma microbiome compared to the gut in both patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and healthy individuals, reports a recent study. This suggests that the predominant circulating microbiome may originate from sites other than the gastrointestinal tract.

Gout patients endorse reasons for not taking allopurinol
Patients with gout who refuse to take allopurinol for their condition do so because of their desire to lead a normal life and to test whether they could reduce the dose without experiencing any symptoms, a recent study has found.

Thromboxane generation tied to mortality regardless of aspirin use
Systemic thromboxane generation appears to increase the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality regardless of aspirin use, reveals a study. Hence, its measurement may help inform therapy modification, especially in individuals without cardiovascular disease (CVD).





