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IVIG may be worthwhile in treatment of refractory active diffuse scleroderma
Key clinical point: IVIG may be worth trying as an adjunctive therapy for active dcSSc in patients failing other therapies. Major finding: The...
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Immunogenicity to TNF-alpha blockers varies in psoriatic arthritis
Key clinical point: The use of methotrexate should be strongly considered in addition to TNF-alpha blockers in patients with psoriatic arthritis...
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Rituximab regimen helped to maintain remission of ANCA-associated vasculitis
Key clinical point: A fixed-interval rituximab maintenance regimen was effective in preventing ANCA-associated vasculitis relapse, and the...
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Preeclampsia in SLE ups CVD risk
Key clinical point: Further research needs to tease out potential links between preeclampsia and heightened risk for CVD. Major finding: Women...
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Study ignites concern that e-cigarettes may ‘renormalize’ smoking
Key clinical point: A high percentage of youth using e-cigarettes also are using tobacco, which suggests that e-cigarettes may be “renormalizing”...
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New risk factor identified for severe flu complications in children
Key clinical point: Children who were born prematurely have been identified as a new high-risk group for complications following influenza,...
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Diabetes in midlife raises dementia risk
Key clinical point: Primary prevention of diabetes or control of glucose in midlife may protect against cognitive decline later in life.
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Diabetes in Midlife Raises Dementia Risk
Key clinical point: Primary prevention of diabetes or control of glucose in midlife may protect against cognitive decline later in life.
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Hyperbaric oxygen no better than placebo for treating postconcussion symptoms in military
Key clinical point: The approach to postconcussion care among service members and veterans needs to be reconceptualized and priorities for...
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Novel oral hyperkalemia drug shows promise in phase III trial
Key clinical point: A new oral agent shows promise in outpatients with mild hyperkalemia in the short term, but more studies are needed to...
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Kidney donors at greater risk of preeclampsia, gestational hypertension
Key clinical point: Information on an increased risk for preeclampsia and gestational hypertension should be included in clinical practice...
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Topical efinaconazole permeates nail to infection
Key clinical point: Topical 10% efinaconazole was effective in permeating the nail to reach the infection site in patients with onychomycosis.