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Christopher Palmer

Christopher Palmer has been an associate editor at MDedge News since 2017. When he's not tidying grammar, he writes short pieces about breaking FDA announcements and approvals, as well as journal articles. He proudly holds a BA in English and philosophy. Follow him on Twitter @cmacmpalm.

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Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: June 18, 2020

Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.

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FDA makes Ilaris the first approved treatment for adult-onset Still’s disease

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: June 18, 2020

Canakinumab (Ilaris) had previously been approved for the juvenile-onset form of Still’s disease, also known as systemic juvenile idiopathic...

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FDA approves ixekizumab for nonradiographic axSpA

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: June 1, 2020

This is the first IL-17A antagonist to receive FDA approval for this indication.

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Infectious disease specialists among lowest in pay

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: May 22, 2020

ID specialists are also listed as among the highest in time spent on paperwork per week and among the lowest in...

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COVID-19 may cause subacute thyroiditis

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: May 21, 2020

This is the first known case of subacute thyroiditis being associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to...

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Ob.gyns. income is in the middle of the pack of specialties

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: May 21, 2020

Among ob.gyns., 38% report that gratitude and relationships with patients is the most rewarding part of their job.

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Sensitizer prevalent in many hypoallergenic products for children

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: May 5, 2020

More than half of the shampoo products labeled hypoallergenic contained cocamidopropyl betaine.

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Suicide increased 35% during 1999-2018 in the U.S.

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: April 15, 2020

Rates were significantly higher in rural areas than urban ones in 2018.

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FDA approves first generic albuterol inhaler

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: April 8, 2020

The FDA had recently released guidance on steps companies need to take to submit complete applications for products like this.

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FDA approves recombinant treatment for hemophilia A or B with inhibitors

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: April 2, 2020

The new treatment is made using milk from transgenic rabbits.

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FDA approves ixekizumab for pediatric plaque psoriasis

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: March 30, 2020

A phase 3 study showed a safety profile similar in both pediatric and adult patients, albeit with greater rates of conjunctivitis, influenza, and...

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Focus groups seek transgender experience with HIV prevention

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Christopher Palmer
Publish date: March 26, 2020

Despite increased HIV risk, many transgender youth felt discouraged from seeking help and info because providers...

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FDA approves ozanimod for relapsing and secondary progressive forms of MS

Author:
Christopher Palmer

It is the only approved sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator with no requirement for genetic testing or label-based first-dose observation...

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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: March 20, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based...

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More inclusive assessment better predicts cognitive impairment in very preterm children

Author:
Christopher Palmer
Publish date: March 8, 2020

Tests at age 6 years provided the best diagnostic accuracy for finding risk for cognitive impairment at age 12 years.

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