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Teledermatology model takes hold with grants to underserved areas
George Washington University’s successful teledermatology clinic will serve as model for programs in Los Angeles, Oregon, Miami, and Philadelphia...
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Approximately 20% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with arthritis
New data show disproportionate arthritis prevalence among women, veterans, non-Hispanic White individuals, and those aged 45 years and older.
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Docs weigh in on insurance coverage for obesity medications
“We would not see the spate of coverage restrictions if we were talking about heart disease or cancer; insurers can get away with this because...
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Abatacept, certolizumab: Best biologics in early RA
The study was the first head-to-head comparison of multiple biologics plus methotrexate vs. active conventional DMARDs plus steroid bridging for...
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Novel triple-threat approach to acne beats placebo
Patients in the IDP-126 groups for both studies 1 and 2 had significantly greater absolute mean reductions in both inflammatory and...
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Repetitive primary care screenings may miss depression and anxiety
Screening for anxiety and depression at regular intervals rather than each clinical encounter could improve reliability.
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Pediatric psoriasis: Black children, males more likely to have palmoplantar subtype, study finds
Nail involvement occurred in significantly more Black and Hispanic/Latino patients than in White patients.
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Anemia, iron deficit common in rheumatic disease pregnancy
Low maternal levels of hemoglobin and serum ferritin in pregnancy were associated with adverse infant outcomes.
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Young women rate top sources for STI self-testing
Additional data from in-depth interviews tagged Instagram as an option to provide information on direct-to-consumer STI tests.
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Supplemental oxygen fails to improve echocardiographic measures in PE patients
The proportions of patients with normalized RV/LV ratios were similar with and without supplemental oxygen.
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Irritable temperament predicts bipolar disorder risk
A higher depressive temperament score was associated with reduced odds of bipolar disorders.
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Adverse event rates compared for colchicine, NSAIDs when starting allopurinol for gout
Patients receiving prophylactic colchicine or NSAIDs with initiation of allopurinol for gout have more adverse events than those who receive no...
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CPAP adherence curbs severe cardiovascular disease outcomes
Meta-analysis supports the need for better strategies to improve CPAP adherence in high-risk populations.
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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.
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Pulmonary aspergillosis predicts poor outcomes in critically ill flu patients
Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis was associated with increased mortality, more complications, longer ICU stays, and more organ...