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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.
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Pulmonary aspergillosis predicts poor outcomes in critically ill flu patients
Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis was associated with increased mortality, more complications, longer ICU stays, and more organ...
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Sentinel central events prevalent during DISE for obstructive sleep apnea
“We also saw that the majority of these SCents eventually transitioned to obstructive events after approximately 12 minutes, which is often past...
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Measures of PTH predict postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia
“This measure can serve as a guide for discharging patients the same day, with instructions to return if they develop any symptoms of hypocalcemia...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa experts reach consensus on treatment outcome measures
“The intent of these recommendations is to provide an objective framework with both clinician and patient input that can facilitate bidirectional...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa experts reach consensus on treatment outcome measures
“The intent of these recommendations is to provide an objective framework with both clinician and patient input that can facilitate bidirectional...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa experts reach consensus on treatment outcome measures
“The intent of these recommendations is to provide an objective framework with both clinician and patient input that can facilitate bidirectional...
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Most adults with alopecia areata untreated 1 year after diagnosis
During the first year after diagnosis, 66.4% of patients received at least one treatment for AA at one or more time points.
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Don’t miss type 1 diabetes in adults
Adult-onset type 1 diabetes patients often present with mild symptoms that can lead to misdiagnosis.
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Ginger consumption may mitigate neutrophil dysfunction and inflammation
An oral ginger extract was associated with reduced action of the neutrophil activity that is associated with the development of autoimmune and...
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Mortality in ankylosing spondylitis: CV disease, drug abuse are big contributors
Heart failure and renal disease were the strongest contributing comorbidities to mortality in hospitalized patients with ankylosing spondylitis....
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Three antibiotic regimens show similar effectiveness for CAP
Treatment with a beta-lactam alone was associated with a longer time to hospital discharge and small increase in risk for in-hospital mortality....
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Hypertensive disorders screening recommended for all pregnant women
USPSTF cites moderate-certainty evidence for benefits of screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
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Dialectical behavior therapy decreased suicide attempts in bipolar teens
DBT also was associated with improved emotional regulation, compared with standard of care.
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Lupus may overlap in many patients with systemic sclerosis
Patients with both systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus showed a distinct clinical phenotype from those with SSc alone, but...