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Axial SpA disease activity remains mostly stable throughout pregnancy
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- Ian Lacy
Disease activity, physical functioning seem to be worst later in pregnancy.
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FDA approves IL-23 antagonist for plaque psoriasis
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Approval is based on data from two phase 3, identically designed clinical trials, reSURFACE1 and reSURFACE2.
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FDA updates breast implant–associated lymphoma cases, risk
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Estimates on the lifetime risk vary widely.
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FDA approves subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatment for CIDP
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Hizentra is the first FDA-approved subcutaneously administered human immunoglobulin maintenance therapy for CIDP.
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More evidence links increased BMI to higher multiple myeloma risk
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
MM risk rose almost 30% for every 5 kg/m2 increase in young adult BMI.
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CDC: Beware Brazil yellow fever outbreak
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Yellow fever is spreading into tourist areas in Brazil; nonvaccinated individuals should avoid travel there.
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Ultrasound study supports deep Koebner mechanism in PsA pathology
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Digital accessory pulleys are thicker in PsA patients than in those with RA or psoriasis only.
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Bariatric surgery may adversely affect newborns
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Small for gestational age and intrauterine growth restriction are two primary risks from bariatric surgery.
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FDA approves continuous glucose monitor with AI assistant
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Continuous glucose monitoring in combination with AI analysis could personalize diabetes care.
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Tofacitinib: FDA panel recommends ulcerative colitis indication
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Federal advisors to the FDA on March 8 voted unanimously to recommend approval of tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for ulcerative...
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Xeljanz: FDA panel recommends ulcerative colitis indication
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Federal advisors to the FDA on March 8 voted unanimously to recommend approval of tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for ulcerative...
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FDA approves new treatment for multidrug-resistant HIV
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Ibalizumab-uiyk provides treatment options for patients with drug-resistant HIV.
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PICU, hospital admissions up due to opioid ingestion
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
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2 new influenza strains recommended for next season
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
The updates should be the influenza A(H3N2) component and the influenza B components.
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Hospitalists focus on POCUS
- Author:
- Ian Lacy
Ultrasound guidance is increasingly essential to multiple bedside procedures that are core competencies of hospitalists.