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VIDEO: Characteristic flora define intestinal microbiome in scleroderma
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Some species are associated with specific gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Novel x-ray score distinguishes psoriatic arthritis from osteoarthritis of the hand
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – The scoring system correctly allocated 100% of images.
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Patidegib, the first topical hedgehog inhibitor, scores in Gorlin syndrome
CHICAGO – Patidegib advances to phase 3 in patients with Gorlin syndrome and basal cell carcinomas.
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Specialty practices hire more physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Overall, 28% of all specialty practices employed advanced practice clinicians in 2016 – a 22% increase from 2008.
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VIDEO: Skin exam crucial in rheumatic diseases, expert says
A skin exam in patients with rheumatic disease is important to make sure a more severe condition doesn’t go unnoticed.
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VIDEO: Let clinical scenario, not imaging, guide sarcoidosis treatment
SANDESTIN, FLA. – “Let two things drive your decision to treat: danger to an organ, and quality of life,” says Dr. Daniel Culver.
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VIDEO: Dual studies seek answers in isolated skin vasculitis
SANDESTIN, FLA. – ARAMIS and CUTIS studies aim to determine treatment, histopathology, and genetics of isolated skin vasculitis.
From the Journals
Guidelines-based intervention improves pediatrician management of acne
There were fewer referrals to dermatologists, more retinoid prescriptions, and fewer topical clindamycin prescriptions.
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Pediatric cancers are on the rise
PITTSBURGH – CDC investigators detected a significant increase in pediatric cancers from 2001 through 2014, although the reasons for the rise are...
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FDA’s Gottlieb floats ideas on Medicare drug coverage
Trump administration officials are eying office-administered drugs in crowded therapeutic categories for the switch from Medicare Part B to...
