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Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotics for Conjunctivitis
Study: Additional antibiotics or follow-up care was uncommon in pink eye, suggesting initial antibiotics may not be needed.
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Climate Change, Climate Anxiety, Climate Hope
Between sensationalized news coverage, political controversy, and international disasters, it is no wonder some youth are overwhelmed by climate...
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Similar Outcomes With Labetalol, Nifedipine for Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Maternal or neonatal outcomes were not significantly different between the two primary medication groups.
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Which Surgeries Drive the Most Opioid Prescriptions in Youth?
Three procedures accounted for 59.1% of morphine milligram equivalents: Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, open treatment of upper extremity...
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First-line Canakinumab Without Steroids Shows Effectiveness for Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
For JIA, a disease with limited options, a three-injection course of canakinumab was associated with durable control of disease in the absence of...
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Oncology Mergers Are on the Rise. How Can Independent Practices Survive?
The number of community practices acquired by hospitals nearly tripled from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from COA.
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FDA Approves Topical Anticholinergic for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Approval was based on results from two phase 3 studies that enrolled 710 patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
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Atopic Dermatitis: Study Compares Prevalence by Gender, Age, and Ethnic Background
“Results are important for us to consider targeted strategies to address AD burden,” said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD....
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Topical Ruxolitinib Effective for AD in Study of Children Ages 2-11 years
No treatment-related interruptions, discontinuations, or serious adverse events were observed between baseline and week 52.
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PPEs — Haystacks and Needles