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Incidental hip CT scans could serve as osteoporosis screen
DENVER – Bone mineral density and femoral strength calculated from CT scans that had been taken for another purpose performed better than did DXA...
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Bar soaps may be better than body washes for contact dermatitis patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Liquid soaps had far more preservative and surfactant allergens than bar soaps, in a study comparing ingredients in the two...
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Diagnosing high-risk keratinocyte carcinomas in the dermatology clinic
These cancers can present with perineural invasion and associated neurological symptoms, which may be mistaken for Bell’s palsy or stroke.
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Reduced fracture risk maintained in abaloparatide extension study
At least one new vertebral fracture occurred in 0.9% of the women in the abaloparatide-alendronate group and in 5.6% of the placebo-alendronate...
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Study finds low risk for jaw osteonecrosis with denosumab for postmenopausal osteoporosis
An analysis of a 7-year, open-label extension study of denosumab in women found a 0.05% overall rate of jaw osteonecrosis and a 0.7% rate...
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Allopurinol extension trial backs treat-to-target approach in gout
The results alleviate fears of adverse events from heightened doses, especially in patients with impaired kidney function.
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In T1 diabetes, CABG seems better than PCI
An observational study shows worse outcomes for PCI among type 1 diabetes patients who require multivessel revascularization, but the researchers...
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Analysis: Gabapentinoids aren’t the answer to back pain
There’s little evidence that pregabalin and gabapentin are effective for chronic lower back pain, but they do carry risks of side effects.
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California study indicates increased melanoma incidence is real
The results of an analysis of new melanoma cases in California among non-Hispanic whites suggests that increases in melanoma worldwide are not due...
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For acute gout, corticosteroids look safer than NSAIDs
A meta-analysis of six randomized, controlled trials suggests equal efficacy, but patients taking corticosteroids had a lower frequency of...
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AADE: New standards for diabetes self-management programs
Updated standards for diabetes self-management education and support are helpful, but they don’t address the need for integration and mental...
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Inherited mutations shed light on atopic dermatitis pathway
A small study of patients with severe atopic dermatitis reveals mutations in a gene that has potential implications for a targeted treatment.
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TWEAKing inflammation: Studies reflect potential treatment target for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis
A member of the TNF superfamily of cytokines could be an attractive target for drugs to treat inflammation and autoimmune disease.
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Patch is early indicator of temperature rise after HSCT
A wearable patch detected temperature spikes in hospitalized leukemia patients.
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ACOG recommends women start mammography between ages 40 and 50 years
The new mammography guidelines emphasize flexibility and shared decision making.