Bronchial Biopsy Bests T2 Score in Predicting Biologic Response
Bronchial biopsy appears more precise than T2 score in predicting response to biological therapy for severe uncontrolled asthma.
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PrEP Prescriptions Increase Among US Veterans
A recent study shows an increasing number of US veterans are being prescribed PrEP, similar to trends among persons with commercial or public health insurance.
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Sputum Total IgE an Indicator of Uncontrolled Asthma
Study results indicate that sputum total IgE can be used as an indicator of uncontrolled asthma.
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Model Differentiates Nasal Polyps From Inverted Papilloma
Study results suggest that deep learning based on CT imaging is promising for distinguishing nasal polyps from inverted papilloma lesions.
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Tissue Eosinophil Count Reliable in Managing CRSwNP
Recent study findings support the reliability of tissue eosinophil count from a single biopsy for clinical use in managing CRSwNP.
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PAPP-A Levels Lower in Preeclampsia
Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A was significantly lower in women with preeclampsia, highlighting its potential for early preeclampsia detection.
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Preeclampsia Research Has Improved Over Time, But Gaps Remain
Greater efforts are needed to improve the transparency and usefulness of randomized controlled trials on preeclampsia, according to a recent review.
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Anemia Common in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
More than half of patients with rheumatoid arthritis also had anemia, which was associated with longer disease duration and increased severity.
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ULT Treats Gout Without Risking CKD Progression
Urate-lowering therapies benefited patients with gout and stage 3 chronic kidney disease without raising the risk of kidney disease progression.
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Screening for Inactivity Tied to Lower Comorbidity Rates
Adults screened for inactivity during well visits presented with lower rates of several comorbid conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
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Recommendations Aim for More Inclusive Pulse Oximeter Testing
Draft recommendations from the FDA call for larger, more inclusive studies to ensure pulse oximeters work for people with darker skin.
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Low PrEP Acceptance Common Among Women, Non-White Patients
Research shows particularly low PrEP acceptance among women and people of non-White origin, as well as low acceptance among individuals diagnosed with an STI.
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ISAT+CM Improves Short-Term Alcohol Abstinence in HIV
Integrated stepped alcohol treatment with contingency management delivered in HIV clinics modestly increased self-reported 3-week abstinence in people with HIV.
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Hypertension Control Fails to Account for Elevated Dementia Risk in HIV
In a recent study, researchers found no evidence that worse hypertension control explains the greater cumulative incidence of dementia among people with HIV.
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IBD Among Older Adult Patients on the Rise Globally
From 1990 to 2019, the number of IBD prevalent cases, incident cases, disability-adjusted life-years, and deaths in older adults increased significantly.
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Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication Efficacious for GERD
Endoscopic full-thickness plication resulted in a significant improvement in GERD-HRQOL scores at 3 months after the procedure.
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Pain Coping Skills Training Beneficial in Maintenance Hemodialysis
Pain coping skills training, a cognitive behavioral intervention, was beneficial for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis who are experiencing pain.
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Single & Double Purse-String Insertion Comparable in Dialysis
The single- and double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods for peritoneal dialysis have comparable survival rates at 1, 2, and 3 years.
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Nosocomial CDI Significantly Impacts Patients With Leukemia
Nosocomial Clostridioides difficile infections were linked to higher mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased complications for patients with leukemia.
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Improving Early AL Amyloidosis Detection
Biomarker-based screening for MGUS enabled pre-symptomatic detection of AL amyloidosis and timely therapy, with significant hematologic and organ responses.
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