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Identifying pancreatitis etiology may help prevent progression
Potential etiology of acute pancreatitis in 2020 includes genetic factors, drugs, and comorbidities.
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Pandemic drives demand for self-managed abortions
Requests to a telemedicine service for self-managed abortion care increased in the wake of COVID-19 clinic shutdowns.
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Dr. Brian Mandell gives his take on ACR’s newest gout guideline
New guideline articulates a broad approach to treatment that needs to be tailored to individual patients.
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Identify the dominant symptom in IBS
Many patients with irritable bowel syndrome don’t seek care. When they do, discuss time lines and triggers.
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Combination beats misoprostol monotherapy on cost effectiveness
Simulation study supports value of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical management of miscarriage.
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Identifying pancreatitis etiology may help prevent progression
Potential etiology of acute pancreatitis in 2020 includes genetic factors, drugs, and comorbidities.
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Address root causes to manage NASH
Treat underlying factors such as obesity and diabetes to reduce risk of liver disease progression.
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Reassuring rheumatic disease patients on value of bisphosphonates
Dr. Marcy B. Bolster addresses common patient concerns about bisphosphonate use.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma shows risk factor shift
Demographics, obesity, and metabolic factors have emerged as main drivers of disease.
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Address root causes to manage NASH
Treat underlying factors such as obesity and diabetes to reduce risk of liver disease progression.
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Strategic approach mitigates impact of antidrug antibodies in patients with rheumatic diseases
Consider dose escalation and adding an immunomodulator to overcome the impact of antidrug antibodies in rheumatic disease patients.
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Dr. Len Calabrese gives advice on vaccinating adult patients with rheumatic disease
He highlights safety protocols and advises on recommended vaccines in rheumatology practice.
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Promising drugs line up for lupus treatment
Lupus drugs in late-stage development seek to address unmet needs, notably in lupus nephritis.
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Increasing hepatitis C treatment may curb hepatocellular carcinoma
Veterans Health Administration study shows decline in hepatocellular carcinoma after efforts to treat hepatitis C.
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Liver transplant doesn’t raise COVID death risk
Liver transplant did not impact hospitalization or need for intensive care in patients with COVID-19.