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Hepatitis C debrief: Therapy has matured, access issues remain
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- Jim Kling
Hepatitis C virus treatments are now broadly available, but challenges remain in getting the treatments to those who need them.
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Skin rashes often accompany drug-induced liver injury
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- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of drug-induced liver and skin injuries finds they often co-occur and identifies some classes of drugs associated with...
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The Liver Meeting 2018: Hepatitis B novel therapies debrief – key abstracts
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- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCISCO – Novel hepatitis B therapies generated excitement at The Liver Meeting, according to Dr. Jordan Feld.
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Hep C–infected livers are safe for transplant
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- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCISCO – An analysis shows no difference in graft survival or overall survival when a donated liver is...
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Prolonged DAPT doesn’t help left main CAD
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- Jim Kling
SAN DIEGO – An analysis of the EXCEL trial shows no benefit in patients who took DAPT for 3 years, compared with those who stopped it sooner.
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Jornay PM improves classroom functioning in ADHD
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A phase 3 laboratory classroom study confirms the functional benefits of Jornay PM, a novel formulation of methylphenidate.
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Most perpetrators in school shootings brought guns from home
- Author:
- Jim Kling
Researchers found that mental illness or a developmental disability were factors in 20% of 61 cases analyzed.
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NASH drug passes phase 2 trial
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- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCICSO – A more selective, live-targeted thyroid hormone receptor–beta agonist improved liver function in...
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DBT can help traumatized, suicidal youth manage emotions
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- Jim Kling
Dialectical behavior therapy can be used to help treat self-harming adolescents who are victims of trauma, Dr. Michele Berk said.
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Novel acetaminophen hepatotoxicity strategy curbs inflammation
- Author:
- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCISCO – A synthetic heparan sulfate molecule may be working in mice by interfering with neutrophil recruitment.
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OV-101 shows promise for Angelman syndrome
- Author:
- Jim Kling
A novel drug affecting the GABAergic system improved sleep problems in a sample of adults and adolescents with Angelman Syndrome.
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Mindfulness training for parents boosted mental health measures
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- Jim Kling
A small open-label study suggests mindfulness could be a good fit for low-income parents.
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Movement disorders in children warrant screening evaluations
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- Jim Kling
SEATTLE – Psychiatrists should be able to tackle basic assessment of movement disorders since these can arise for psychopharmacological treatment...
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Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
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- Jim Kling
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
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Talk to adolescents about sexual assault
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- Jim Kling
SEATTLE – Social worker with expertise in trauma encourages clinicians to ask patients about sexual assault.