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Determining cause of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients remains challenging
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- Heidi Splete
“By considering adverse drug reactions in the differential diagnosis, dermatologists can be useful in assisting in the care of these patients.”
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FDA clamps down on compliance for gluten-free products
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- Heidi Splete
A final rule issued by the FDA establishes requirements for gluten-free labeling of fermented and hydrolyzed products.
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Cachexia affects more than half of lupus patients
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- Heidi Splete
SLE patients with intermittent cachexia had the greatest risk for organ damage over time.
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Health disparities training falls short for internal medicine residents
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- Heidi Splete
Residents who cared for a larger proportion of underserved patients perceived that they received health disparities training at a higher rate.
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Educational intervention curbs use of antibiotics for respiratory infections
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- Heidi Splete
Modules involving online webinars, tutorials, and feedback helped reduce antibiotic prescribing in pediatric clinics.
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Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
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- Heidi Splete
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
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Don’t discount discharge planning during pandemic
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- Heidi Splete
Attention to discharge is essential for maintaining staff and patient safety, especially in response to COVID-19.
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Telemedicine meets menopause in customized patient care service
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
New portal allows patients access to experts on perimenopause and menopause through a membership plan.
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AHA on cannabis: No evidence of heart benefits, but potential harms
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- Heidi Splete
The American Heart Association emphasizes potential risks and lack of benefits of cannabis for cardiovascular health.
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New psoriasis guidelines focus on topical and alternative treatments, and severity measures
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The latest updated psoriasis treatment guidelines address topicals, alternative medicine, and severity assessment.
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AAP report aims to educate providers on female genital mutilation/cutting
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- Heidi Splete
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidance on providing culturally sensitive counseling to patients and families.
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Patients with COPD plus sleep problems should be screened for mood disorders
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- Heidi Splete
Sleep problems are common in patients with COPD and have been associated with poor COPD-related outcomes.
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Updated EULAR/ACR criteria identify more lupus patients
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- Heidi Splete
Approximately 17% of cases of undifferentiated connective tissue disease could be challenged using new criteria.
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Do chocolate lovers have healthier arteries?
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
A new study suggests that eating chocolate at least once a week may reduce the risk of heart disease.
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FDA allows qualified claims for UTI risk reduction with cranberry products
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- Heidi Splete
The Food & Drug Administration permits qualified health claims that cranberry products may reduce risk of...