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Breast implants used in double lung transplant post infection
Lungs ravaged by disease and infection were removed, and breast implants used to hold heart in place while awaiting transplant.
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FTC considers proposals on mergers and noncompete clauses
AMA and ACEP support proposed changes that would affect workforce hiring and working conditions for physicians.
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Actinic keratoses may predict skin cancers in older adults
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The new treatment combines three approved acne products for once-daily use.
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Cold snare polypectomy underused despite recommendations
The findings suggest a correlation between higher cold snare usage and improved quality metrics.