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Presepsin can rule out invasive bacterial infection in infants
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Novel test addresses unmet need for biomarker for invasive bacterial infection.
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New transfusion guidelines for thalassemia
Experts discussed recommendations for alpha and beta thalassemia as well as non–transfusion dependent thalassemia.
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Beware of natural fruit and nut ingredients in latex-allergic patients
It has been 40 years since the first reported case of IgE-mediated natural rubber latex allergy, which was soon followed by a global epidemic of...
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Progression in Huntington’s linked to CAG repeat number
The number of CAG trinucleotide repeats, which varies by individual, has long been linked to age at onset in Huntington’s disease; now...
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FDA approves upadacitinib for rheumatoid arthritis
Although now approved for moderately to severely active disease, the drug comes with a boxed warning, the most serious warning issued by the FDA...
Opinion
Clicking override when the EHR system argues about an order
“I don’t take this job lightly. When I order a test it’s because I’m trying to do the right thing for the patient. ... Sometimes those things don’...
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Pediatric, adolescent migraine treatment and prevention guidelines are updated
The guidelines review both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options, which have multiplied since the previous guidelines were released in 2004...
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Ubrogepant shows acute migraine efficacy in triptan nonresponders
PHILADELPHIA – Data from two ubrogepant pivotal trials showed similar migraine pain relief in triptan-ineffective and triptan-effective patients...
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TAVR valves now FDA approved for low-risk patients
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Prescription drug use varies between U.S. and Canada
Patterns also differ by age, but lipid lowering is strong in both countries.