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Early PCSK9 inhibition in AMI yields plaque regression
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- Ted Bosworth
‘Go early and go low’ is an expert’s response to the imaging results from PACMAN-AMI showing plaque reduction after AMI patients received...
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FAME 3 subanalysis adds twist to negative primary results
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- Ted Bosworth
A quality of life subanalysis suggests PCI with fractional flow reserve might be preferred over CABG by at least some patients.
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Hypertension control during pregnancy validated in major trial
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- Ted Bosworth
In the CHAP trial, treatment of mild hypertension during pregnancy lowered the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
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For pemphigus, rituximab is first line, expert says
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- Ted Bosworth
There are many advantages to suppressing disease activity “as soon as possible” after diagnosis, Dr. Erin Wei pointed out.
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Skin reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine don’t justify forgoing second dose
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- Ted Bosworth
“There are no serious adverse consequences from these cutaneous reactions,” said Dr. Esther Freeman.
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Cellulitis care costly from misdiagnosis, needless hospitalizations
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- Ted Bosworth
“Cellulitis is misdiagnosed about one-third of the time, and that cost is very high,” reported Jennifer L. Adams, MD.
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Clinical clarity grows about toenail disorder, experts report
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- Ted Bosworth
Retronychia is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presence of the increased bulk of the toenail when overlapping nails cannot be seen.
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Sustained jawline definition from hyaluronic gel, study reports
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- Ted Bosworth
The effect in treated patients was sustained when reevaluated at 12 months.
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Platelet-rich plasma for hair regrowth requires art and science
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- Ted Bosworth
“The process is the product,” according to Terrence Keaney, MD.
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Real-world data support safety of newer LAA device
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- Ted Bosworth
More than 18 months after approval, the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device is performing well at 45 days in real-world use.
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Irregular and long periods linked to NAFLD
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- Ted Bosworth
When compared with regular menstrual cycles, irregular cycles were associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a study, but experts are...
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New data explore risk of magnetic interference with implantable devices
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- Ted Bosworth
Portable electronics embedded with magnets powerful enough to impair CV device functions are proliferating.
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Guselkumab controls axial involvement in PsA through 2 years
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- Ted Bosworth
In psoriatic arthritis patients with axial involvement, researchers saw sustained improvement with guselkumab through 100 weeks on all outcomes...
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Boxed warning for JAK inhibitors belies their durability in real-world registry studies
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- Ted Bosworth
JAK inhibitors’ discontinuation and retention rates were similar to those for other biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, including...
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Real-world data reinforce stem cell transplant for progressive systemic sclerosis
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- Ted Bosworth
In real-world study, stem cell transplant provides major advantages for rapidly progressive systemic sclerosis if strict selection criteria are...