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PAI-1 modifications, early-life LRIs increase asthma risk
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An Unusual Case of Folliculitis Spinulosa Decalvans
We report the case of a 24-year-old man who presented with pustules, atrophic scars, and alopecia on the scalp, along with follicular keratotic...
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Nevus Spilus: Is the Presence of Hair Associated With an Increased Risk for Melanoma?
Nevus spilus (NS), also known as speckled lentiginous nevus, is characterized by background café au lait–like lentiginous melanocytic hyperplasia...
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The Translational Revolution in Atopic Dermatitis, and How It Also Translates to Other Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin disease in both adults and children.1 Unfortunately, the current treatment...
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On-demand Pill Protocol Protects Against HIV
Finally, there’s an effective prevention strategy (other than condoms) that can be used, as needed, by patients at high risk for HIV infection.
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass associated with long-term weight loss
Key clinical point: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass led to higher percentages of weight loss at long-term follow-up. Major finding: Four years post...
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Dr. Benjamin Frizner Brings Post-Acute-Care Expertise to TH’s Editorial Board
After a four-year stint as director of the hospitalist program at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Dr. Frizner took a job as director of the...
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Rule identifies women at low risk of VTE recurrence
of women in a family ROME—According to researchers, a clinical decision rule can identify women who, after their first unprovoked venous...
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Antiplatelet monitoring doesn’t benefit high-risk patient group
Photo courtesy of NIH ROME—Results of the ANTARCTIC trial suggest that monitoring platelet function to individualize antiplatelet therapy does...