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RA raises cardiac risk even without CAD
“RA may have a potential impact for precipitating cardiovascular events beyond CAD and, even more importantly ... RA seems to exacerbate the...
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FLU/SAL inhalers for COPD carry greater pneumonia risk
Pneumonia risks from different types of inhaled corticosteroids have not been well understood.
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Working group proposes MRI definitions of structural lesions indicative of axial spondyloarthritis
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) MRI Working Group identified high-priority candidates for defining an MRI...
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Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Bronchoscopy guideline for COVID-19 pandemic: Use sparingly
An expert panel has developed recommendations for indications for bronchoscopy and use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19...
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Adolescent obesity, diabetes linked to atherosclerotic signs
A 5-year longitudinal study reports that obesity and type 2 diabetes may predispose adolescents to early signs of atherosclerosis.
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Noninvasive tests boost risk stratification in obese compensated ACLD
Study finds noninvasive tests in combination with probes can improve risk stratification in obese compensated advanced chronic liver disease...
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Omalizumab shown to improve chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
A subset analysis has found that the monoclonal antibody omalizumab improved outcomes in people who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps...
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Breastfeeding reduces invasive ovarian cancer risk
Even women who breastfed less than 3 months had an 18% lower risk of invasive ovarian cancer.
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Peanut OIT-induced eosinophilia may eventually resolve
The findings of this study may help identify biomarkers of persistent eosinophilia despite oral immunotherapy.