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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.
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Treatment priorities often differ between RA patients, clinicians
Qualitative study finds potential areas for improvement in patient-clinician communication.
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RA associated with higher risk of psychiatric disorders
Canadian study finds higher incidence, prevalence of anxiety disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder.
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OSA may provide cardioprotection
A trend toward increased OSA severity was seen as cTn-I levels decreased, in a study of patients admitted for acute coronary syndromes.
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Melanoma incidence increased in older non-Hispanic whites
Skin cancer prevention efforts, which appear to have had an effect among young people, now need to target the older generation.
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Women with acne more likely to have hyperkeratinization, study finds
Among women with mandibular acne, there were significantly more follicle abnormalities in the mandibular area, compared with lesion-free forehead...
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Literature review: Cryolipolysis safe, effective for reducing submental fat
Results included patient satisfaction rates of 83% and 93%.
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AAD guidelines favor surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancers
The guidelines for basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma also discuss biopsy techniques, tumor staging, and prevention of recurrence of...
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Gastric bypass T2D benefit can fade over time
Do the benefits of bariatric surgery last?
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APA guideline backs naltrexone, acamprosate for alcohol use disorder
Best evidence points to those two drugs for AUD patients with moderate to severe illness.
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Palliative care underutilized in dementia patients with acute abdomen
For patients with dementia, acute abdominal emergency may represent an appropriate episode during which to introduce palliative care.
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Varenicline may reduce heavy drinking in male smokers
The findings illuminate a possible treatment option for male patients with alcohol use disorder and high cigarette smoking rates.
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Tc-325 effective for immediate GI tumor bleeding
This powder seems to be more predictably effective in providing initial hemostasis in upper GI tumor bleeding, compared with conventional methods...
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Arthritis prevalence higher than previously thought, especially in adults under 65
Two additional survey questions greatly improved sensitivity for arthritis.