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Low-risk TAVR loses ground at 2 years in PARTNER 3
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
Key outcomes were similar in low-surgical-risk transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement at 2 years in...
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When the going gets tough, ophthalmologists call the rheumatologist
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
MAUI, HAWAII – Dr. Alvin F. Well describes his approach to treating uveitis, and what to know about teprotumumab, the first treatment for thyroid...
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When to suspect calciphylaxis and what to do about it
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
Calciphylaxis is a skin condition with no generally accepted diagnostic criteria clinically, radiographically, or histologically.
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National Watchman registry reports impressive procedural safety
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
In-hospital stroke rate was just 0.17%, even though the registry patients were slightly older and sicker than those in clinical trials.
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Belimumab may improve skin in scleroderma
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
MAUI, HAWAII – Pilot study underscores importance of B-cell abnormalities in scleroderma skin disease.
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Novel acne drug now under review at the FDA
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Clascoterone targets androgen receptors in the skin in order to reduce cutaneous 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone.
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Routinely screen for depression in atopic dermatitis
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
Symptoms of anxiety/depression are an indication to intensify atopic dermatitis therapy.
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Alirocumab effective in homozygous FH
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
“We’re not getting most patients to goal, but we’re certainly getting them closer to goal.” – Dr. Dirk Blom
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Renal denervation shown safe and effective in pivotal trial
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
First results of SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED indicate renal denervation may help fill the major unmet need for new treatments for hypertension.
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Primordial cardiovascular prevention draws closer
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
“LDL and blood pressure, which are modifiable, may be more powerful determinants of lifetime risk than polygenic predisposition.” – Dr. Brian A....
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Stage I mycosis fungoides is the general dermatologist’s bailiwick
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
LAHAINA, HAWAII – “Mycosis fungoides is a great masquerader.”
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Oral propranolol shown safe in PHACE
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Intervention for infantile hemangiomas recommended within first month of age.
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Don’t call it perioral dermatitis
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Periorificial dermatitis is a better moniker for the acne mimicker.
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What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, anyway?
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
MAUI, HAWAII – “Maybe you need to rethink the diagnosis at every visit,” says Dr. Jack Cush.
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New topicals coming for pediatric atopic dermatitis
- Author:
- Bruce Jancin
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Novel noncorticosteroid topicals will fill an unmet need in atopic dermatitis.