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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Researchers identify potential sickle cell disease target
The identification of heme-regulated inhibitor (HRI) was made using a tailored CRISPR screen of adult human erythroid cells.
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Melanoma survival shorter in those given high dose glucocorticoids for ipilimumab-induced hypophysitis
Melanoma patients who take higher doses of glucocorticoids for hypophysitis induced by the checkpoint-inhibitor also had a shorter time to...
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Benefits, drawbacks when hospitalists expand roles
Not all role expansion in hospital medicine is good role expansion, experts say.
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Rethinking preop testing
ORLANDO – Think twice before ordering that preoperative test, experts say.
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Eye-opening findings cast spondyloarthritis in new light, expert says
New findings show that, in a surprisingly high number of patients, inflammatory back pain does not lead to axial SpA
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Caution crucial for stem cell transplant in scleroderma, despite potential interest
Long-term success of stem cell transplant in severe scleroderma patients might prompt patient interest, but most won’t be eligible, an expert says...
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Newer IgG4 testing proving effective in assessing patients
Interpreting IgG4 levels when determining whether patients have IgG4-related disease can be a tricky matter, but newer tests are effective tools...
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Conservative early approach likely best, RA expert says
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Gerd R. Burmester, MD, said he has drawn inspiration from the CARE-RA study for much of his practice in treating early RA.
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VIDEO: Second wave of psoriatic arthritis therapies
SANDESTIN, FLA. – A new surge of interest in psoriatic arthritis research is underway, which signals an array of new options to target various...
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VIDEO: Pills alone not the answer for pain management
SANDESTIN, FLA. – A variety of approaches to pain management is absolutely crucial in the area of opioid abuse.
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VIDEO: Skin exam crucial in rheumatic diseases, expert says
A skin exam in patients with rheumatic disease is important to make sure a more severe condition doesn’t go unnoticed.
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VIDEO: Researchers seek end to early corticosteroid use in AAV
Newer therapies such as rituximab and complement C5a-blocker avacopan could mean less of a reliance on corticosteroids, says Dr. Christian Pagnoux...
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VIDEO: Lyme disease spreading, but better testing may be coming
Better testing is being developed for early disease, but better treatments are needed for posttreatment syndrome.
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VIDEO: Big Data, self-diagnosis to play role in future of RA, expert says
Harnessing Big Data, computer-read imaging, and patient self-diagnosis are all likely to play big roles in the future of rheumatoid arthritis care...
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Oncology postmarketing requirements mostly on schedule
Postmarketing studies required by the FDA after accelerated approval of oncology drugs tend to be done on time, but drugs often remain on the...