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Ixekizumab effective over long term for psoriasis
The monoclonal antibody ixekizumab has shown efficacy in moderate to severe psoriasis over a 4-year follow-up.
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AAP calls for increased attention on unique health needs of adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends more financial, educational, and training support for pediatricians.
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ACP recommends ways to address rising drug prices
One of the College’s suggestions is for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy program to be modified.
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Sentinel node biopsy safe for women with vulval cancer
Sentinel node biopsy in women with vulval cancer could identify those at a low risk of recurrence.
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Veterans at higher risk of sleep behavior disorders
Veterans with a history of PTSD or traumatic brain injury may be at higher risk of REM sleep behavior disorders.
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New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
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Geriatric assessments improve communication during elderly patient visits
An intervention to integrate geriatric assessment results and recommendations into cancer care for elderly patients can improve communication.
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Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.
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Spinal progression found more often in men with ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is more likely to progress in men, individuals with spinal damage, or patients with elevated inflammatory marker levels.
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New screening test validated for cognitive impairment in lupus
The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics could be used to screen for cognitive impairment in adults with lupus.
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Fewer bloodstream infections with FMT for C. difficile
Fecal microbiota transplantation for C. difficile infection is associated with fewer bloodstream infections and lower mortality than...
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A sepsis death linked to fecal microbiota transplantation
Two patients developed bacteremia after receiving a fecal microbiota transplant from the same donor whose stool contained extended-spectrum beta-...
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Greater weight loss with sleeve gastroplasty than with diet therapy
Patients undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty show significantly greater weight loss than do those in a weight loss therapy program.
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Mistreatment of surgical residents linked to burnout
SAN FRANCISCO – Gender and racial discrimination and mistreatment are associated with higher odds of burnout and suicidal thoughts in trainee...