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Tips for taming atopic dermatitis and managing expectations
MIAMI – Even with recent FDA approval of the first new prescription agent to treat atopic dermatitis in more than 10 years, and more therapies...
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for artificial joints
Is there compelling evidence to justify giving antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to patients with prosthetic joints?
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STEMI team repurposed for rapid treatment of pulmonary emboli
WASHINGTON – The same team assembled for rapid response to STEMI can also treat pulmonary embolism.
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Increased schizophrenia, affective disorder risks associated with infections
Higher risks of schizophrenia and affective disorders are tied to infections treated with anti-infective agents, an examination of the health...
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Robotic PCI success rates higher with radial access
WASHINGTON – Registry data shows higher success rate for radial versus femoral access in robotic percutaneous coronary interventions.
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Preterm infants at higher risk of pertussis
Lower gestational age was related to higher risk of pertussis in infants.
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32-year-old woman with pelvic pain and irregular menstrual periods
A 32-year-old woman presents to her gynecologist’s office reporting pelvic pain and irregular menstrual periods. Results of a urine pregnancy test...
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VIDEO: Clot aspiration equals retrieval for ischemic stroke
HOUSTON – The French ASTER trial shows that clot aspiration may be as good as stent retriever thrombectomy in treating large-vessel acute ischemic...
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Low-volume PEG linked to hypokalemia in at-risk patients
Baseline potassium testing and supplementation may mitigate risk.
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Unrestricted DAA access halved Dutch HCV incidence in HIV
SEATTLE – Treating all cases as needed reduced the spread.