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More STEP data: Semaglutide cuts weight, cravings, beats liraglutide
In STEP 5, weight loss with semaglutide was sustained at 2 years and the drug cut cravings in a subgroup; in STEP 8, semaglutide beat liraglutide...
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Direct comparison shows differing strengths for left atrial closure devices
For left atrial appendage closure, differences are found between the Amplatzer Amulet and the Watchman FLX in randomized trials.
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Automated duodenoscope cleaner clears out contamination
The soon to be available system outperformed manual operations and helps eliminate variability and human error.
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Cannabinoids being studied for a variety of dermatologic conditions
Recent research shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in modulation of the CNS and in immune function, particularly skin homeostasis...
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Alcohol-related liver disease severity increased during COVID-19 pandemic
Increased alcohol sales and disrupted services may have led to worse clinical outcomes.
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mRNA COVID vaccine response found mostly robust in RA, SLE patients
A trial found that immunosuppressed adults with autoimmune disease had a robust antibody response to the mRNA vaccine with no excess adverse...
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AHA 2021 puts scientific dialogue, health equity center stage
The Scientific Sessions are fully online but with a heavy emphasis on live events and opportunities to interact globally over the latest...
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When a JAK inhibitor fails for a patient with RA, what’s next?
Cycling to a second JAK inhibitor and switching to a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug were equally effective at ameliorating...
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Success in closing racial survival gap in lung and breast cancer
Adopting internal changes to system processes can eliminate racial disparities in cancer survival while improving survival for for all patients....
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Risankizumab has early and lasting benefits in Crohn’s disease
Advances in immunomodulation have given hope to many patients who have not been able to benefit from older classes of drugs, such as biologics.
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Liraglutide effective against weight regain after gastric bypass
In a randomized controlled trial of patients who regained weight after a gastric bypass, 69% of patients given liraglutide lost at least 5% of...