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ACOG advises against vaginal seeding
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The practice should only be performed as part of an approved research protocol.
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Golimumab earns new FDA approvals
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The intravenous formulation is now approved for psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, in addition to rheumatoid arthritis.
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Genetic analysis indicates ovarian cancer may originate in fallopian tubes
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Results suggest further research is warranted on the impact of potential removal of fallopian tubes rather than the ovaries for early treatment....
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FDA panel advises approval of semaglutide to lower HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
FDA panel: Once weekly GLP-1 agent is good enough to approve.
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Guidelines cut acute chest syndrome hospital returns in pediatric sickle cell
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Treatment with recommended antibiotics reduced hospital readmissions for acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease.
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Metals may surprise as sources of contact dermatitis
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Sources may include orthopedic, dental, or eyelid weight implants.
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Counsel fair-skinned patients on cancer prevention, says task force
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Evidence for a benefit is strongest among those aged 6 months to 24 years.
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Nearly 80% of health care personnel stepped up for flu shots
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Large Internet survey shows high rates of vaccination, as well as potential strategies to improve them further.
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Rosacea patients host the most mites
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Why does rosacea up a patient’s likelihood of mite infestation?
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New data dissect global burden of scabies
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Children and teens are most affected.
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Baseline lab data is class specific for biologics to treat psoriasis patients
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Maximize success for psoriasis patients on biologics by balancing convenience and cost as well as efficacy and safety.
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New psoriasis therapies coming of age
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Interleukin-23 and interleukin-17 are promising targets in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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New treatments up the ante against acne
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
Acne treatments in the pipeline include a nitric oxide gel, a topical sebum inhibitor, and minocycline gel and foam formulations.
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Clinicians persist in prescribing antibiotics for acne
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The analysis identified a marked increase in spironolactone prescribing among women with acne, by dermatologists and nondermatologists.
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New ADA hypertension and diabetes treatment guide features visual aid
- Author:
- Heidi Splete
The updated guidelines include specific recommendations for elderly and pregnant patients with hypertension and diabetes.