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ILD on the rise: Doctors offer tips for diagnosing deadly disease
The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new challenge to making the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease, Dr. Kulkarni said. COVID can lead to...
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Erlotinib promising for cancer prevention in familial adenomatous polyposis
After 6 months of weekly erlotinib, duodenal polyp burden was significantly reduced, with a mean percent reduction of 29.6%.
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Two deaths from liver failure linked to spinal muscular atrophy drug
These are the first known fatal cases of acute liver failure associated with the drug, which the company notes was a known side effect included in...
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Quality of life benefit exaggerated in some cancer studies
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FDA unveils 5-year plan for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
“We recognize the urgent need for new treatments that can both improve and extend the lives of people diagnosed with these diseases.”
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Pandemic public health measures may have mitigated Kawasaki disease
Cohort study data suggest that actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 also reduced exposure to Kawasaki disease triggers.
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Dodging potholes from cancer care to hospice transitions
The consequences of suboptimal hospice transitions can damage the mental health and well-being of patient and caregiver.
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Dupilumab treats itch and clears lesions in prurigo nodularis patients
There are currently no Food and Drug Administration–approved systemic therapies for PN.
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High early recurrence rates with Merkel cell carcinoma
Approximately 95% of all recurrences happened within 3 years of the initial diagnosis in the prospective cohort study.
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New MIS-C guidance addresses diagnostic challenges, cardiac care
New updates in this third version of the American College of Rheumatology’s guidance include a recommendation for dual therapy with IVIg and...