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Cell and gene research raise hopes for recessive dystrophic EB treatments
“There are now perhaps as many as a dozen different clinical trials that are in the early stages of trying to find a permanent cure for this...
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Biologics better solo than with methotrexate in psoriatic arthritis
Ustekinumab or a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor are better used alone than with methotrexate in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
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Managing gynecologic cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors provide guidance and discuss their experiences managing patients with gynecologic cancers during these challenging times.
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Cell therapy closes large wounds in epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – Global survey data highlight the negative impact of large wounds, but novel approaches could help chronic open wounds to heal.
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Lopinavir-ritonavir trial results ‘disappointing’ for severe COVID-19
But patients in the lopinavir/ritonavir group had a shorter stay in the intensive care unit than did those in the standard-care group.
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HPV vaccine-chemo combo prolongs cervical cancer survival
Longer survival was observed in women with a stronger immune response to human papillomavirus vaccination during chemotherapy.
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Testing times for epidermolysis bullosa topical therapies
LONDON – A number of trials have tested various topical therapies for EB, but none so far has produce the data needed to gain regulatory approval...
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Breaking bacterial communication may heal EB wounds
LONDON – Disrupting how microorganisms communicate with each other could potentially help heal chronic wounds in patients with epidermolysis...
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SCC survival remains poor in epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – Median survival was 2.4 years in patients with generalized severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa after a first diagnosis.
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Prioritize oral health in children with DEB
LONDON – While it may not be the first thing on the minds of families of children with DEB, it is important to consider oral health early to...
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Target plantar keratoderma when managing ‘mild’ EBS
LONDON – Plantar keratoderma was associated with a vicious circle of pain, reduced mobility, subsequent weight gain, and further foot problems.
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Hand deformity happens early in children with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – By age 12, all children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa had moderate to severe hand deformity with reduced finger flexion...