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Acne more common in adults with hidradenitis suppurativa
“Clinicians treating HS patients should be aware of this burden and its potential implications,” the study authors concluded.
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FDA expands CoolSculpting indication to submandibular area
The FDA also expanded the CoolSculpting indication to people with a higher body mass index.
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Emgality approved for migraine prevention in adults
The calcitonin gene–related peptide antagonist was tested in both episodic and chronic migraine.
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ICYMI: Wearable cardioverter-defibrillator ineffective at reducing arrhythmic death risk
Patients with a recent MI and an ejection fraction of 35% who wore the defibrillator experienced arrhythmic mortality similar to those who did not...
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FDA approves Ajovy for migraine prevention
The injection is available in a 225-mg dose monthly or a 675-mg dose every 3 months.
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CDC opens Emergency Operations Center in advance of Hurricane Florence
Activation of the center will allow for 24/7 management of all CDC activities before, during, and after the hurricane’s landfall, including...
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Female to male transgender teens most likely to attempt suicide
Identifying as heterosexual identifying as non-heterosexual was associated with an increased risk of attempting suicide, except in nonbinary...
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Antidepressants not effective in treating depression in patients with dementia
Compared with placebo, antidepressants were associated with a higher remission rate and more adverse events.
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FDA approves first mobile app for contraceptive use
The app uses an algorithm that calculates days of the month women are likely to be fertile, based on daily body temperature readings and menstrual...
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Parents’ religiosity tied to reduced suicide risk in girls
Girls with parents who considered religion important in their lives were less likely to consider or attempt suicide.
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Clinical trial: Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
Evidence of the outcomes from robotic approaches to hernia repair is being collected and evaluated.