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Itch response faster with abrocitinib in trial comparing JAK inhibitor to dupilumab

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: March 24, 2021

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

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: March 19, 2021

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

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: February 26, 2021

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

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: February 24, 2021

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

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: February 12, 2021

The combination treatment failed in only 9% of cases while immunoglobulins alone failed in 38% of cases.

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Patients with early arthritis may need tailored treatments

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: February 2, 2021

A stratified approach to treatment based on identifiable risk factors may benefit patients with early arthritis.

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Scant risk for SARS-CoV-2 from hospital air

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: December 28, 2020

Everywhere they look within hospitals, researchers find RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in the air. But viable viruses...

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Liquid oxygen recommended for mobile patients with lung disease

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: November 25, 2020

The ATS identified the need for an updated guideline because an online survey of users showed they were having problems accessing and using oxygen...

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Monthly needlestick rates suggest a steep learning curve

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: November 12, 2020

Nonsurgical specialists should receive more training in injury prevention.

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Nearly 10% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 later readmitted

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: November 12, 2020

The short interval before readmission suggests that patients are probably not suffering a relapse, but more...

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Primary care workforce expanding, but mostly in cities

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: November 5, 2020

The number of nurse practitioners and physician assistants has increased much faster than the number of primary care physicians.

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Tocilizumab stumbles as COVID-19 treatment, narrow role possible

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: October 28, 2020

Three randomized controlled trials showed that the drug either had no benefit or only a modest one,...

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Bariatric surgery tied to lower aortic dissection risk

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: October 21, 2020

“It has an incredible impact on hyperlipidemia and hypertension...Those are the main risk factors for aortic dissection.”

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Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19

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Laird Harrison

Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.

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Real-world safety, efficacy found for fecal transplants

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Laird Harrison
Publish date: October 2, 2020

The study didn't yield any findings on indications other than Clostridioides difficile. "In no way, shape, or form does it mean you can use it for...

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