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Cancer, heart disease vaccines may be ready by 2030, Moderna says
The announcement is yet another sign of what many are calling “the golden age” of vaccine development.
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Biosimilars and patients: Discussions should address safety, cost, and anxiety about change
Physicians can respond to pushback from patients on switching to a biosimilar by offering resources and discussing options for both biosimilar and...
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Phase 3 prurigo nodularis trial shows positive results for nemolizumab
“The use of topical steroids was not allowed in this trial,” Dr. Shawn G. Kwatra said.
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Antibiotics and SJS/TEN: Study provides global prevalence
Sulfonamides responsible for the highest proportion of antibiotic-triggered Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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A White male presented with a 1½-year history of a progressive hypoesthetic annular, hyperpigmented plaque on the upper arm
A patient presents with a subtle, solitary 4-cm annular skin-colored thin plaque on his left posterior upper arm.
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More data back Guillain-Barré risk with Janssen COVID shot
Observed GBS cases after the Janssen shot were 2 to 3 times greater than expected, based on background rates within 21 and 42 days of vaccination...
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Expert gives tips on less-discussed dermatologic diseases
These diseases are important not to miss and can “also be quite challenging when we think about their management.”
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VEXAS syndrome: More common, variable, and severe than expected
A large U.S. analysis found that this newly discovered genetic disease has a estimated prevalence of 1 in 4,269 in men older than 50.
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Cancer clinics begin to accommodate patients demanding new cancer detection tests
Sales teams are making a big push for multicancer early detection tests.
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Have you heard of VEXAS syndrome?
The prevalence of this syndrome is unknown, but it is not so rare.
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Doctors urge screening for autoimmune disorders for patients with celiac disease
At least in some cases, people with one autoimmune disorder should be tested for others, celiac disease specialists say.