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Which nonopioid meds are best for easing acute low back pain?
Acute low back pain (LBP) remains a common cause of disability worldwide, with a high socioeconomic burden.
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500 more steps a day tied to 14% lower CVD risk in older adults
New study supports the value of modest but consistent activity to improve heart health.
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Sputum markers may predict remission in eosinophilic asthma
Specific sputum markers were associated with remission after interleukin-5–targeted therapy.
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Beware risk of sedatives for respiratory patients
There has not been a systematic assessment of commonly prescribed medications with potential respiratory side-effects.
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No sex bias seen in ACC 22 speaker introductions
Men and full professors were more likely to use nonprofessional address when introducing speakers at ACC 22.
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Prone positioning curbs need for intubation in nonintubated COVID-19 patients
The use of so-called “awake prone positioning” has been common since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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USPSTF recommends against routine herpes screening for asymptomatic teens and adults
The updated recommendation confirms that harms outweigh benefits for population-based genital HSV screening.
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Bright light therapy boosts therapeutic response
Patients who were resistant to other treatment showed benefits after bright light therapy.
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Maternal COVID-19 vaccine curbs infant infection
Maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was less effective in protecting infants against omicron.
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Systemic sclerosis antibodies show link to interstitial lung disease in RA
Serum testing might aid in diagnosis of patients with overlapping rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.
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Nearly 12% of PsA patients need musculoskeletal surgery
Higher levels of joint damage increased the risk for disease-related surgical procedures.
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Genetic testing in the PICU prompts meaningful changes in care
Data on the use of rapid whole genome sequencing in multiple hospitals allowed researchers to examine differences in management across...
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Long-term depression may hasten brain aging in midlife
Adults with higher levels of depressive symptoms over 25 years had three times the odds of poor cognitive function.
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Restricted fluid failed to reduce mortality in sepsis-induced hypotension
Safety and efficacy were similar for sepsis patients with restricted and liberal fluid protocols.
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Exercise halves T2D risk in adults with obesity
Adults with obesity in a supervised exercise program were significantly less likely than nonexercisers to develop type 2 diabetes 10 years later...