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Actinic keratoses may predict skin cancers in older adults
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- Heidi Splete
AKs have been associated with a small risk for cutaneous SCC, but associations with risk for other skin cancers have not been well studied.
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Obinutuzumab promotes renal preservation in lupus nephritis
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- Heidi Splete
A post hoc analysis of the NOBILITY trial showed improved outcomes for patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazyva), compared with placebo.
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Short steroid taper tested with tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis
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- Heidi Splete
Results from a pilot study examining a shortened prednisone taper of 8 weeks’ length rather than 26 weeks suggest it may be possible to reduce...
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Review estimates acne risk with JAK inhibitor therapy
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- Heidi Splete
Acne has been reported to be an adverse effect of JAK inhibitors, but not much is known about how common acne is overall.
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Experts offer guidance on GLP-1 receptor agonists prior to endoscopy
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- Heidi Splete
A Clinical Practice Update from the AGA addresses concerns over delayed gastric emptying and aspiration during sedation.
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Phytoestrogens may ease late-onset asthma in older women
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Preliminary research suggests phytoestrogen-based hormonal replacement therapy may be a safe and effective option.
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Nasal ventilation function may factor into children’s OSA
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Corticosteroid treatment was associated with improvements in nasal resistance and acoustic rhinometry in children with obstructive sleep apnea...
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Strength training promotes knee health, lowers OA risk
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The association between strength training and less frequent knee pain, less radiographic OA, and less symptomatic OA was strongest in the older...
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Online nicotine toothpick vendors ignore age restrictions
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- Heidi Splete
Online nicotine toothpick sales are “the Wild West” in terms of regulation.
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Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis has no impact on comorbid asthma
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
A unique approach to explore the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery in a real-world context.
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Neurologic nuggets of wisdom for pediatric practice
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Overall, actual seizures are less common than other neurologic events in children.
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FDA approves fixed dose combination topical treatment for acne
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- Heidi Splete
The new treatment combines three approved acne products for once-daily use.
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Cold snare polypectomy underused despite recommendations
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The findings suggest a correlation between higher cold snare usage and improved quality metrics.
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A dozen genes emerge as dangerous during pregnancy
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Carrier screening to identify genes associated with complications can inform risk assessment.
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AAP: ‘Toddler milk’ unnecessary for most kids
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- Heidi Splete
Some formulas have high sodium content relative to cow’s milk or may be high or low in protein. Other products have added sweeteners.