Heidi Splete

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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.

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AAP: ‘Toddler milk’ unnecessary for most kids

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 24, 2023

Some formulas have high sodium content relative to cow’s milk or may be high or low in protein. Other products have added sweeteners.

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Teledermatology model takes hold with grants to underserved areas

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 23, 2023

George Washington University’s successful teledermatology clinic will serve as model for programs in Los Angeles, Oregon, Miami, and Philadelphia.<...

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Approximately 20% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with arthritis

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 18, 2023

New data show disproportionate arthritis prevalence among women, veterans, non-Hispanic White individuals, and those aged 45 years and older.

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Docs weigh in on insurance coverage for obesity medications

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 18, 2023

“We would not see the spate of coverage restrictions if we were talking about heart disease or cancer; insurers can get away with this because obes...

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Abatacept, certolizumab: Best biologics in early RA

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 18, 2023

The study was the first head-to-head comparison of multiple biologics plus methotrexate vs. active conventional DMARDs plus steroid bridging for th...

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Novel triple-threat approach to acne beats placebo

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: October 16, 2023

Patients in the IDP-126 groups for both studies 1 and 2 had significantly greater absolute mean reductions in both inflammatory and noninflamm...