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Stopping immunosuppressives in lupus nephritis isn’t noninferior to continuing
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- Becky McCall
Risk of renal relapse and SLE flares was greater in patients with lupus nephritis who discontinued rather than continued immunosuppressive therapy...
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Immunosuppressed rheumatic patients not at high risk of breakthrough COVID-19
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- Becky McCall
Patients with immunomodulated inflammatory diseases are not an at-risk group for breakthrough COVID-19 infections, apart from those on anti-CD20...
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‘Encouraging’ results of baricitinib in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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- Becky McCall
Phase 3 trial results of baricitinib in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) show the JAK inhibitor increases time to flare and reduces frequency...
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First evidence of disease modification with methotrexate in pre-RA
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- Becky McCall
Short-term methotrexate used in patients with arthralgia sustainably reduces disease burden and MRI-detected inflammation in all at-risk groups,...
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EULAR recommends starting methotrexate and glucocorticoids in RA management
- Author:
- Becky McCall
Contrary to ACR guidance, EULAR recommends starting methotrexate and glucocorticoids but dose reduction and discontinuation is emphasized.
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When is the ideal time to try for a baby after bariatric surgery?
- Author:
- Becky McCall
“For an interval of less than 24 months, around 60% of babies were small for gestational age.”
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Vegan diet helps shed pounds but doesn’t dint diabetes
- Author:
- Becky McCall
A vegan diet most likely led to weight loss because it is “associated with a reduced calorie intake due to a lower content of fat and higher...
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‘Critical window’ to intervene for weight issues in early childhood
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- Becky McCall
“Detection needs to start as early as age 2-5 years because if you wait just a few years longer these children will show early signs of disease...
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Neonatal sepsis morbidity and mortality high across rich and poor countries
- Author:
- Becky McCall
A shift toward broader-spectrum antibiotics and increasing antibiotic resistance has led to high levels of mortality and neurodevelopmental...
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Rapid MRSA and S. aureus decolonization beneficial for emergency hip surgery
- Author:
- Becky McCall
Prosthetic joint infections present such a complicated situation for patients and surgeons.
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Antibiotic prescriptions to Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients in the U.S. are often inappropriate
- Author:
- Becky McCall
“We were really surprised mainly by the racial findings.”
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Inappropriate antibiotic use in U.S. hospitals increased during pandemic
- Author:
- Becky McCall
Critical and acute care hospitals with medium and high rates of antimicrobial resistance showed significant...
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More antibodies with longer intervals between COVID vaccine doses
- Author:
- Becky McCall
Dosing intervals did not affect protection against infection.
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Fresh data confirm healthy plant foods link to lower diabetes risk
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- Becky McCall
Metabolites contained in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables seem to be the key to reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes in those who...
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Children with RMDs not at high risk for severe COVID-19, study finds
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- Becky McCall
“Many parents and families with children who have RMDs have lived with great fear over the pandemic about whether or not their children are at an...