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Thomas R. Collins

Tom Collins is a freelance writer in South Florida who has written about medical topics from nasty infections to ethical dilemmas, runaway tumors to tornado-chasing doctors. He travels the globe gathering conference health news and lives in West Palm Beach.

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Advancements help guide achalasia management, experts say

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: August 15, 2023

The diagnostic classifications for achalasia are likely to continue to evolve.

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Research supports CRC screening at age 45

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: August 14, 2023

Despite widespread agreement about screening for CRC at age 45, the ACP issues a new guidance bumping the age up to 50 years.

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Simpler method of adenoma detection rate might be possible, study suggests

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: August 14, 2023

Study supports a more pragmatic, less intensive way to measure ADR.

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Biologics, thiopurines, or methotrexate doesn’t affect fertility or birth outcomes in men with IBD

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: July 13, 2023

This is the first meta-analysis to assess semen parameters and the risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancy for male patients with IBD who have taken...

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Mirikizumab performs well in UC, new data show

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: July 12, 2023

Since 2014, the market size of interleukin inhibitors has grown fivefold with the greatest share belonging to IL-23 inhibitors.

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Treatment of several nail disorders reviewed

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: February 17, 2023

Treatment with topical beta-blockers can be effective for pyogenic granuloma of the nail, and avoids the scarring seen with surgical removal,...

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After decade of effort, AGA welcomes change to colonoscopy coverage

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: February 7, 2023

The AGA worked for 10 years, alongside other GI societies and patient advocacy groups, to close the “colonoscopy loophole” in federal policy.

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Developments in wound healing include different treatment options

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: February 2, 2023

The TNF blocker infliximab is among the options to consider when treating pyoderma gangrenosum, according to Hadar Lev-Tov, MD...

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Expert gives tips on less-discussed dermatologic diseases

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: February 1, 2023

These diseases are important not to miss and can “also be quite challenging when we think about their management.”

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Expert offers insights on pediatric dermatology emergencies

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: February 1, 2023

Antiepileptic medications are the most common cause of DRESS, followed by antibiotics, but sometimes the trigger is not clear.

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Dermatologists address cultural competence and unconscious biases in the specialty

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: January 30, 2023

Experts agreed that dermatology has work to do to become more diverse and culturally competent, but there are steps that make that possible.

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AGA venture capital fund makes first investment

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: January 19, 2023

“Through our venture fund, gastroenterologists can join AGA to invest in fast-growing, early-stage companies that are transforming care for...

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Studies provide compelling momentum for mucosal origins hypothesis of rheumatoid arthritis

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: November 2, 2022

Two studies provide new evidence and new angles for research into determining the origins of rheumatoid arthritis and potential ways to prevent or...

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Asthma ED visits predict failed housing inspections

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: October 20, 2022

Asthma ED visits increased more than 1 year before a failed HUD inspection but were not elevated at housing units that passed inspection.

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Pulse oximetry unreliable for carbon monoxide diagnoses

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Thomas R. Collins
Publish date: October 19, 2022

“This method is not accurate enough and should not be used in clinical practice.”

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