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Obtaining cystatin-C levels useful in chronic kidney disease
SAN FRANCISCO – New approaches to estimating glomerular filtration rates offer potentially better, and more useful, results.
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Targeted therapy may be possible for pityriasis rubra pilaris
CHICAGO – The discovery of the CARD14 mutation as the cause of the familial variant “brings us closer to an understanding of juvenile PRP,” and to...
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Study findings support uncapping MELD score
Uncapping the current Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score may provide a better path toward making sure that patients most in need of a...
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Radiofrequency devices appear to reduce vaginal laxity
Radiofrequency energy-based devices are emerging as options for vaginal rejuvenation.
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Maintenance therapy typically required after laser hair removal
The best candidates for laser hair removal are patients who have a light skin color and dark hair, and those who have thick, coarse hair.
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How to tackle telangiectasias with light
When treating telangiectasias with light-based devices, desired endpoints and settings are among the factors to consider, according to Dr. Kristen...
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Tips for avoiding laser treatment complications
SAN DIEGO – Avoiding a cookbook approach when using lasers will help avoid complications, according to Mathew M. Avram, MD, JD.
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Reduced starting dose of sorafenib for HCC appears safe
The initiation of sorafenib at a reduced dosage may be a safe and reasonable strategy for some patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Does microneedling have a role in aesthetics?
SAN DIEGO – Although questions that include optimal treatment intervals and mechanism of action remain, Jill S. Waibel, MD, believes microneedle...
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Light alcohol use did not affect liver fibrosis progression in HIV/HCV-coinfected women
Women coinfected with HIV and HCV who drank light and moderate amounts of alcohol did not experience significant progression of liver fibrosis.
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Waging war against medical misinformation
Dr. Gunter uses social media to dispel claims about modern-day “snake oil.”
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Study reveals limits of 4-D CT scanning for parathyroid disease
Four-dimensional computed tomography can miss some types of parathyroid disease.
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Expert shares tips for spotting allergic contact dermatitis in children
CHICAGO – Allergic contact dermatitis could be the culprit when severe eczema persists in a pediatric patient despite your best treatment efforts...
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Study shows more changes, less stopping of PsA systemic drugs
Between 2004 and 2015, about 43% of PsA patients were treated with a biologic agent, results from a large study of national claims data showed.
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Five-year outcomes favor on- versus off-pump CABG
“It’s time to change the discussion and choose the procedure that is best for the patient.”