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Previous endemic coronavirus encounters linked with long COVID
Long COVID may be an unusual response to previously encountered non–SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses, researchers report.
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HPV infection in pregnancy higher among women living with HIV
"Women living with HIV have a sixfold increased rate of developing cervical cancer compared to women without HIV."
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Childhood peanut allergy linked with other legume allergies
“As plant-based protein consumption broadens worldwide, awareness of the potential for cross-reactivity and co-allergy amongst legumes will become...
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USPSTF: Screen at-risk, nonpregnant people for syphilis
“This reaffirmation is a critical step to remind us of the importance of regularly assessing risk and screening with a readily available screening...
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A switch to B/F/TAF keeps HIV suppressed, even with M184V/I mutation
“This combination is recommended as an initial regimen by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.”
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When is an allergic reaction to raw plant food due to tree pollen?
Allergy tests may be needed for people who report atypical or severe reactions or who also react to cooked or processed plant foods.
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Lower BMI linked with better knee osteoarthritis outcomes
Losing weight helps prevent the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis, researchers in Australia report.
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Dermatoses often occur in people who wear face masks
Researchers reviewed 37 studies published between 2004 and 2022 involving 29,557 adults self-reporting regular use of any face mask type across 17...
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.
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Ultrasound helps predict gout flares over the next year
Ultrasound findings of urate deposits and inflammation may predict gout flares over the next year, researchers in Italy and the UK report.
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In RA, tofacitinib shows higher infection rate than TNF inhibitors
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk for infection if they’re treated with tofacitinib than with a TNFi, researchers reported in...
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Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...
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Antibiotics during pregnancy may increase child’s risk for asthma and other atopic diseases
“It is estimated that 20%-25% of pregnant women receive at least one course of an antibiotic during this time period.”
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Deaths rare in tonsillectomy, but some children at more risk
Children who die are more likely to have a complex chronic condition such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome.
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Milk allergy frequently overdiagnosed
“Proper diagnosis can ... reduce unnecessary financial strain of specialty formulas, stress to the family regarding feedings, and a restrictive...