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Itch response faster with abrocitinib in trial comparing JAK inhibitor to dupilumab
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- Laird Harrison
At 2 weeks, half of the patients on 200 mg of abrocitinib had an itch response.
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‘Reassuring’ data on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy
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- Laird Harrison
The CDC has included pregnancy along with other underlying conditions that qualify people to be offered vaccines in the third priority tier (Phase...
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AI detects ugly-duckling skin lesions for melanoma follow-up
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- Laird Harrison
Using wide-field photos, a new artificial intelligence program can pick out lesions worthy of follow up for potential melanoma.
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COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
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- Laird Harrison
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
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Steroid and immunoglobulin standard of care for MIS-C
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- Laird Harrison
The combination treatment failed in only 9% of cases while immunoglobulins alone failed in 38% of cases.
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Patients with early arthritis may need tailored treatments
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- Laird Harrison
A stratified approach to treatment based on identifiable risk factors may benefit patients with early arthritis.
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Scant risk for SARS-CoV-2 from hospital air
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- Laird Harrison
Everywhere they look within hospitals, researchers find RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in the air. But viable viruses...
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Liquid oxygen recommended for mobile patients with lung disease
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- Laird Harrison
The ATS identified the need for an updated guideline because an online survey of users showed they were having problems accessing and using oxygen...
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Monthly needlestick rates suggest a steep learning curve
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- Laird Harrison
Nonsurgical specialists should receive more training in injury prevention.
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Nearly 10% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 later readmitted
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- Laird Harrison
The short interval before readmission suggests that patients are probably not suffering a relapse, but more...
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Primary care workforce expanding, but mostly in cities
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- Laird Harrison
The number of nurse practitioners and physician assistants has increased much faster than the number of primary care physicians.
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Tocilizumab stumbles as COVID-19 treatment, narrow role possible
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- Laird Harrison
Three randomized controlled trials showed that the drug either had no benefit or only a modest one,...
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Bariatric surgery tied to lower aortic dissection risk
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- Laird Harrison
“It has an incredible impact on hyperlipidemia and hypertension...Those are the main risk factors for aortic dissection.”
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Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
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- Laird Harrison
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
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Real-world safety, efficacy found for fecal transplants
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- Laird Harrison
The study didn't yield any findings on indications other than Clostridioides difficile. "In no way, shape, or form does it mean you can use it for...