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Genotype may affect lifestyle’s influence on dementia risk
Among APOE4 carriers, health and lifestyle factors such as not smoking, being free from depression, and getting regular physical activity may not...
Opinion
Ovarian cancer and perineal talc exposure: An epidemiologic dilemma
Recall bias and lack of an established biologic mechanism are a few reasons perineal talc exposure isn’t considered a definitive cause of ovarian...
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Pretreatment CT data may help predict immunotherapy benefit in ovarian cancer
Fewer sites of disease and lower intratumor heterogeneity on contrast-enhanced CT may indicate a higher likelihood of durable response to immune...
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Years ago, this doctor linked a mysterious lung disease to vaping
Almost 4 years later, federal officials began investigating a national outbreak of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping that has struck more...
Conference Coverage
Intranasal midazolam as first line for status epilepticus
BANGKOK – “Time is brain,” said Dr. Lara Kay.
Conference Coverage
A practical tool predicts childhood epilepsy diagnosis
BANGKOK – The predictor is freely available online.
Conference Coverage
‘Pot’ is still hot for Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut
BANGKOK – Long-term extension studies show sustained, consistent seizure reductions.
FDA/CDC
Fifty-one percent of U.S. adolescents fully vaccinated against HPV
The increase this year was attributable only to an increase in HPV vaccination among male teens.
Conference Coverage
EULAR updates vaccination recommendations for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease patients
EULAR’s updated guidance on vaccinations for patients with AIIRD starts with an annual status assessment.
Conference Coverage
FUO, pneumonia often distinguishes influenza from RSV in hospitalized young children
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “These findings open new possibilities for antimicrobial stewardship in these groups of...