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8-Isoprostane levels predict OSA in children
The biomarker’s levels also correlated with disease severity in children.
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Female cancer researchers receive less funding than male counterparts
In an analysis of cancer research funding awards to U.K. institutions between 2000 and 2013, only 31% were awarded to female primary investigators...
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Ivacaftor reduced hospitalizations in CF
Ivacaftor significantly reduced hospital admission rates in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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Adolescents, young adults endorse marijuana for IBD
Of teens and young adults with IBD, 9% reported daily or almost daily marijuana use.
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Esketamine nasal spray brings fast relief of depressive symptoms
Results “may reflect a promising breakthrough in the clinical management of a potentially lethal condition for which there are no approved...
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New study establishes IBD severity index
The panel determined 16 severity attributes for Crohn’s disease and 13 for ulcerative colitis.
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Children with autism, younger siblings are undervaccinated
Children with ASD – as well as their younger siblings – don’t receive adequate vaccination.
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Study using U.K. data quantifies infection risk associated with psoriasis
The most common serious infections were lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and upper respiratory tract infections.
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Different OSA subtypes respond differently to therapy
Researchers identify different subgroups of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
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Cost, coverage concerns cited as barriers to acne medication adherence
Study participants reported having discussions with providers about treatment side effects and instructions for use – but not about price concerns...
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Effectiveness, adherence similar for nasal pillows and standard masks
The side effects for patients using nasal pillows were different than those encountered by patients using standard nasal masks.
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cSCC staging systems poorly determine metastasis risk
In a study of 6,721 cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma patients, current staging systems poorly discerned between patients with and without...
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OSA may provide cardioprotection
Although this study cannot definitively establish a clinically meaningful protective effect, it does provide important “preliminary evidence...
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New study establishes IBD severity index
Crohn’s disease severity was based on intestinal damage, whereas ulcerative colitis disease severity was associated with symptoms and daily life...
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Early childhood vaccines not associated with increased infection risk
This study provides evidence that early childhood vaccines do not weaken the immune system.