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Neural networks can distinguish PsA from rheumatoid arthritis on MRI
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- Ted Bosworth
Deep-learning programming can be trained to distinguish inflammatory joint diseases with reasonable accuracy.
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New algorithm for initial PsA treatment choice is driven by
T-cell behavior
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
A novel treatment algorithm for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is being developed to provide more precise biologic choices.
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Transgender youth on hormone therapy risk substantial bone loss
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
“We need more information on the optimal length of treatment with puberty-delaying medications before either discontinuation or introduction of...
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Mobile devices ‘addictive by design’: Obesity is one of many health effects
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- Ted Bosworth
Patients need help with compulsive use of wireless devices, which leads to weight gain and other health risks.
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Bone density loss in lean male runners parallels similar issue in women
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Male runners with lean body mass, like female runners, risk bone density loss that may be hormonally related.
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Nonhormonal drug for menopause symptoms passes phase 3 test
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
The novel NK3 receptor–inhibitor fezolinetant controlled vasomotor symptoms of menopause over 52 weeks in the phase 3 SKYLIGHT 2 trial.
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Prediabetes is linked independently to myocardial infarction
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
A history of prediabetes is predictor of MI independent of any other risk factor, suggesting that screening efforts should increase.
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Male contraceptive pill appears feasible in very early trials
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
By lowering testosterone levels without untoward hypogonadism, early data show that once-daily contraceptive pills for men could be feasible.
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New test might transform male infertility
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
The test detects unstable gene promotors, which are the epigenetic markers for gene expression.
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Value of screening urinalysis before office procedures questioned
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
One problem with the new study was the lack of discussion about antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Sex toys for science
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
“We have not had good-quality studies with the use of modern vibrators.”
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Icosapent ethyl’s CV mortality benefit magnified in patients with prior MI
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- Ted Bosworth
On top of statin therapy, icosapent ethyl provides mortality reductions in patients with prior MI.
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FFR not better, just different from IVUS for revascularizing intermediate stenoses
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
In a head-to-head comparison in the FLAVOUR trial, IVUS- and FFR-guided PCI produced similar outcomes but had differing strengths.
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TAVI device shows less deterioration than surgery 5 years out
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
A transcatheter aortic valve – CoreValve Evolut – is associated for first time with less deterioration than surgical repair at 5 years.
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Extraction of infected implanted cardiac devices rare, despite guidelines
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Prompt extraction for implantable device infections is guideline recommended but not often performed.