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Surgical treatment of advanced hidradenitis suppurativa found safe, effective
In a large retrospective study of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa managed surgically, excision and unroofing methods were associated with...
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Commentary addresses shortcomings in direct-to-consumer pediatric teledermatology
In a commentary about the use of DTC teledermatology in the pediatric arena, the Dermatology Foundation outlined a framework of features needed...
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Study suggests link between commonly used antihypertensive drug and skin cancer
Despite its widespread use as a guideline-recommended, first-line agent for the treatment of hypertension, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) may...
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Checklist may prompt cuts in unneeded antibiotic prescriptions
Key clinical point: Use of a checklist of seven characteristics independently associated with hospital admission for children presenting to...
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Better innate immunity in Amish vs. Hutterite children: Different allergen exposure?
Key clinical point: The innate immune responses and prevalences of asthma and allergic sensitization differ between populations of school children...
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Approximately 9 million U.S. children, teens are vulnerable to measles infection
U.S. children younger than 3 years of age have a high estimated susceptibility to measles infection.
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New HCV test approach could cut costs, streamline diagnosis
Key clinical point: The diagnostic rate of chronic hepatitis C virus may be increased by point of care hepatitis C virus core antigen assessment....
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Vaccinations in certain combinations may slightly increase febrile seizure risk
Although the risk of febrile seizures in the population studied was low in general, it was higher for those receiving concomitantly administered...
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Like tobacco, recent marijuana use decreases exhaled nitric oxide
Recent marijuana use can have acute negative effects on exhaled nitric oxide levels and aspects of pulmonary functioning.
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Precapillary pulmonary hypertension redefined
Key clinical point: The hemodynamic characteristics of precapillary pulmonary hypertension differ from those typically thought of as defining the...
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Obesity in healthy women linked to poor pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
Key clinical point: For women without chronic diseases, prepregnancy obesity increases risks for adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Major...
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Postpartum Glycemic Screening Rates Are Low for Women With GDM History
Key clinical point: Glycemic screening rates for women who had gestational diabetes mellitus are generally low and vary based on race, geography,...
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Cesarean Delivery Rates Among Nulliparous Women Are Lower After Guidance
Key clinical point: Adoption of the 2014 consensus guidelines for the prevention of primary cesarean delivery significantly decreased the C-...
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Cesarean delivery rates among nulliparous women are lower after guidance
Key clinical point: Adoption of the 2014 consensus guidelines for the prevention of primary cesarean delivery significantly decreased the C-...
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Postpartum glycemic screening rates are low for women with GDM history
Key clinical point: Glycemic screening rates for women who had gestational diabetes mellitus are generally low and vary based on race, geography,...