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Ofatumumab shows high elimination of disease activity in MS
The once-per-month self-injected therapy could offer an alternative to DMTs that require in-office infusion.
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Natalizumab switch to moderate-efficacy DMT increases disability risk
“Patients transitioning from natalizumab to another high-efficacy therapy have better inflammatory and disability outcomes, compared with those...
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Endocrinologists’ pay remains at lower end of physician scale
The compensation report, though pre–COVID-19, shows unchanged income from 2019, and a continued gender pay gap. Incomes are expected to take a hit...
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Large COVID-19 dataset: Kidney injury in >35% of those in hospital
The clearest risk factors for the development of AKI were “the need for ventilator support or vasopressor drug treatment.”
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Endocrinologists adapt to telehealth, deferrals during COVID-19
Three physicians describe their impressions of video-based evaluations and things to watch out for.
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COVID-19: Defer ‘bread and butter’ procedure for thyroid nodules
Of asymptomatic thyroid nodules, 90% are benign.
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Rapid response to PTSD therapy may predict long-term improvement
“These findings show promise for the success of condensed evidence-based, trauma-focused interventions,” the researchers said.
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IV esketamine, ketamine equally effective for resistant depression
The current findings are particularly important for situations in which ketamine or intranasal esketamine are unavailable, said Dr. Lucas C....
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First guidelines to address thyroid disease surgery
Recommendations include the addition of new cytologic and pathologic diagnostic criteria, molecular profiling tests, and operative techniques.
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Shared medical appointments educate and encourage MS patients
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The group dynamic tackles social isolation and reduces ER utilization.
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Incomplete MS relapse recovery predicted greater long-term disability
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The findings suggest the need for a stronger focus on the role of relapse recovery.
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Functional connectivity model identifies MS impairment
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The research shows potential benefit of a machine-learning model in assessing functional connectivity to understand...
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Cancer increase observed in modern era of MS drugs
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The increased incidence is observed post 1996; the risk is nevertheless called small.
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Pregnancy linked to slowed MS progression
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The study shows women with no full-term pregnancies have earlier onset of progressive MS; the effect appears greater with...
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Radioactive iodine can be first-line for hyperthyroidism, says UK
“Recommending the use of radioactive iodine as first-line treatment for adults with Graves’ disease is a change to current practice.”