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Calories may outweigh nutrients in diets for fatty liver
Researchers have debated whether popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets might cause more harm than good.
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COVID-19 vaccinations may be weakened by liver disease
Testing serology following vaccination contradicts the FDA, which issued a recommendation on May 19 against using antibody tests.
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Allergic conjunctivitis severely affects children’s quality of life
The quality-of-life scores of children with allergic conjunctivitis were lower than scores in previous studies for children with vision-...
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COVID-19 death toll higher for international medical graduates
These individuals are more likely to work in places where the incidence of COVID-19 is high and in facilities with fewer resources, according to...
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Atopic dermatitis genes vary with ethnicity
"Genetic biomarkers are needed in predicting the occurrence, severity, and treatment response" and in determining prognosis.
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Multidisciplinary approach touted for atopic dermatitis
"I think we really gained insight to how a more holistic approach benefited the patient," Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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FDA approves first AI device to detect colon lesions
The GI Genius works in conjunction with an endoscope during colonoscopy, highlighting possible polyps.
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Itch response faster with abrocitinib in trial comparing JAK inhibitor to dupilumab
At 2 weeks, half of the patients on 200 mg of abrocitinib had an itch response.
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‘Reassuring’ data on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy
The CDC has included pregnancy along with other underlying conditions that qualify people to be offered vaccines in the third priority tier (Phase...
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AI detects ugly-duckling skin lesions for melanoma follow-up
Using wide-field photos, a new artificial intelligence program can pick out lesions worthy of follow up for potential melanoma.
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COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
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Steroid and immunoglobulin standard of care for MIS-C
The combination treatment failed in only 9% of cases while immunoglobulins alone failed in 38% of cases.