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Expert shares vulvovaginal candidiasis treatment pearls
“In medical school, we learned that yeast infection in a woman presents as white, curd-like discharge, but that’s actually a minority of patients...
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Ask about itch and joint pain in pediatric psoriasis patients, expert advises
Several studies have described an increased risk of metabolic syndrome in adolescents with pediatric psoriasis and now in prepubertal children...
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Two swings, two misses with colchicine, Vascepa in COVID-19
The study cohorts varied from healthcare and public workers at high risk for infection to individuals already hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Emerging data point to underlying autoimmunity in ME/CFS
Findings suggest that potential treatments targeting autoantibodies may alleviate symptoms.
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Neuropsychiatry affects pediatric OCD treatment
The new model of treating OCD revolves around inhibitory learning theory, which focuses on the variability of distress and aims to increase...
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EMPEROR-Preserved spouts torrent of reports on empagliflozin treatment of HFpEF
The primary report from EMPEROR-Preserved on using empagliflozin to treat patients with HFpEF arrived with four other analyses published in its...
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Although inconclusive, CV safety study of cancer therapy attracts attention
Even though PRONOUNCE, a trial comparing prostate cancer drugs for cardiovascular safety couldn’t reach a conclusion, it may prove to be a model...
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LOOP trial undercuts value of long-term continuous ECG screening for AFib
It may be that short bouts of AFib on long-term continuous monitoring aren’t worth seeking out just so anticoagulation can start, even in elderly...
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SSaSS: Salt substitute shows clear reduction in stroke, CV events, death
Switching from regular salt to a low-sodium salt substitute showed a reduction in stroke, cardiovascular events, and death, the new landmark SSaSS...
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‘High normal’ sodium, poor hydration linked to heart failure
Because a high-normal sodium level in midlife may predict future heart failure, patients should monitor hydration and clinicians should not assume...
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Coffee drinking in midlife tied to heart benefits
A new study found coffee consumption was linked to better heart structure and function, based on cardiac MRI findings and stroke and mortality...