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Working group proposes MRI definitions of structural lesions indicative of axial spondyloarthritis
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) MRI Working Group identified high-priority candidates for defining an MRI...
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Distancing works, N95 respirators work better
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A meta-analysis confirms that social distancing, face masks, and eye protection significantly reduces the risk...
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As visits for AMI drop during pandemic, deaths rise
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
In Italy, sharp nationwide decreases in hospitalizations for acute MI during the height of COVID-19 were offset...
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Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Bronchoscopy guideline for COVID-19 pandemic: Use sparingly
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
An expert panel has developed recommendations for indications for bronchoscopy and use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19...
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Adolescent obesity, diabetes linked to atherosclerotic signs
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A 5-year longitudinal study reports that obesity and type 2 diabetes may predispose adolescents to early signs of atherosclerosis.
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Noninvasive tests boost risk stratification in obese compensated ACLD
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
Study finds noninvasive tests in combination with probes can improve risk stratification in obese compensated advanced chronic liver disease...
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IDSA guidelines cover N95 use and reuse
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
The Infectious Disease Society of America released guidelines for personal protective equipment use by health...
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Contact tracing, isolation have impact, study shows
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Comprehensive isolation and contact tracing in China led to faster confirmation of new COVID-19 cases and faster...
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Omalizumab shown to improve chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A subset analysis has found that the monoclonal antibody omalizumab improved outcomes in people who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps...
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Breastfeeding reduces invasive ovarian cancer risk
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
Even women who breastfed less than 3 months had an 18% lower risk of invasive ovarian cancer.
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Small study links preterm birth, maternal preconception phthalate exposure
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
A prospective study of 420 births found an association between preterm births in 34 babies and maternal...
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Peanut OIT-induced eosinophilia may eventually resolve
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
The findings of this study may help identify biomarkers of persistent eosinophilia despite oral immunotherapy.
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Gene-targeting therapy shown to reduce mastocytosis symptoms
- Author:
- Richard Mark Kirkner
Patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis must rely on over-the-counter antihistamines used for seasonal allergies.
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Study: Delays filling biologic prescriptions have consequences
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- Richard Mark Kirkner
New biologic prescriptions for severe allergies take 40 days or more to fill.