Heidi Splete

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FTC considers proposals on mergers and noncompete clauses

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 16, 2023

AMA and ACEP support proposed changes that would affect workforce hiring and working conditions for physicians.

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Actinic keratoses may predict skin cancers in older adults

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 14, 2023

AKs have been associated with a small risk for cutaneous SCC, but associations with risk for other skin cancers have not been well studied.

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Obinutuzumab promotes renal preservation in lupus nephritis

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 13, 2023

A post hoc analysis of the NOBILITY trial showed improved outcomes for patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazyva), compared with placebo.

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Short steroid taper tested with tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 13, 2023

Results from a pilot study examining a shortened prednisone taper of 8 weeks’ length rather than 26 weeks suggest it may be possible to reduce pati...

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Review estimates acne risk with JAK inhibitor therapy

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 9, 2023

Acne has been reported to be an adverse effect of JAK inhibitors, but not much is known about how common acne is overall.

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Experts offer guidance on GLP-1 receptor agonists prior to endoscopy

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 7, 2023

A Clinical Practice Update from the AGA addresses concerns over delayed gastric emptying and aspiration during sedation.

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Phytoestrogens may ease late-onset asthma in older women

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 6, 2023

Preliminary research suggests phytoestrogen-based hormonal replacement therapy may be a safe and effective option.

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Nasal ventilation function may factor into children’s OSA

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 6, 2023

Corticosteroid treatment was associated with improvements in nasal resistance and acoustic rhinometry in children with obstructive sleep apnea synd...

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Strength training promotes knee health, lowers OA risk

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 3, 2023

The association between strength training and less frequent knee pain, less radiographic OA, and less symptomatic OA was strongest in the older age...

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Online nicotine toothpick vendors ignore age restrictions

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 30, 2023

Online nicotine toothpick sales are “the Wild West” in terms of regulation.

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Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis has no impact on comorbid asthma

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 30, 2023

A unique approach to explore the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery in a real-world context.

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Neurologic nuggets of wisdom for pediatric practice

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 30, 2023

Overall, actual seizures are less common than other neurologic events in children.

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FDA approves fixed dose combination topical treatment for acne

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 25, 2023

The new treatment combines three approved acne products for once-daily use.

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Cold snare polypectomy underused despite recommendations

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 24, 2023

The findings suggest a correlation between higher cold snare usage and improved quality metrics.

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A dozen genes emerge as dangerous during pregnancy

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 24, 2023

Carrier screening to identify genes associated with complications can inform risk assessment.