How Prevalent is ABPA in Patients With Asthma or Cystic Fibrosis?
A study of US insurance data determined ABPA prevalence among patients with asthma and those with CF and offered insights into testing and treatment patterns.
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Can Combined Renal Function Markers & Blood Lipid Levels Predict PE?
Combined increased levels of serum triglycerides, creatinine, and uric acid in late pregnancy may predict preeclampsia, according to a recent study.
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Vitamin D Reduces Risk for Preeclampsia & Preterm Labor
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduces risk for preeclampsia and preterm labor, though impact on neonatal outcomes remains unclear.
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High CRB Risk in Cancer Regardless of Anticoagulation Use
Patients with cancer are at high risk for clinically relevant bleeding regardless of anticoagulation use, according to a recent study published in Blood.
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Severe Risk in HM Posed by Community‐Acquired Respiratory Viral Infections
Community‐acquired respiratory viral infections are a severe risk for patients with hematological malignancies, particularly those undergoing active treatment.
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Targeting LE8 Factors May Reduce Asthma Prevalence
Targeting asthma-associated Life’s Essential 8 factors may reduce asthma prevalence, according to a study published by Frontiers in Medicine.
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Novel Asthma Burden Score Accurately Predicts Remission
A novel asthma burden score accurately assesses asthma severity and predicts remission, according to findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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Elevated TSLP & IL-4 in CRSwNP Decrease Postoperative Sinonasal QOL
TSLP and IL-4 were elevated in patients with CRSwNP and linked to decreased sinonasal QOL benefit after functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
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MS4A2 Shows Promise as Refractory eCRS Therapeutic Target
A recent study identified MS4A2 as a key molecule in refractory eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis, highlighting MS4A2 as a potential therapeutic target.
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UPF Intake Linked to Active Psoriasis
Active psoriasis was associated with higher rates of ultra-processed food consumption, higher BMI, and lower frequency of vigorous exercise.
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How Insurance Gaps Affect Access to Psoriasis Care
Health insurance status significantly impacts access to psoriasis care, with public-only and uninsured patients facing greater delays and barriers.
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In Acute MI With Anemia, Transfusion Type Impacts Mortality
For acute MI with anemia, a restrictive transfusion strategy (transfusion threshold, 7-8 g/dL) is associated with increased all-cause mortality at 6 months.
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Wide Variability Seen Among ED Clinicians for Hospital Admissions
ED clinicians show wide variability in their admission propensity, but mortality rates don’t differ between physicians with higher versus lower admission rates.
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US Students Not Engaging in Healthy Diet, Exercise, & Sleep Behaviors
CDC data shows a decline in the percentage of high school students eating enough fruits and vegetables, getting enough sleep, and engaging in physical activity.
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Parental Sociodemographics Linked to Child MMR Vaccine Uptake
Parental factors, including receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine, insurance type, and race/ethnicity, influence children’s receipt of the MMR vaccine.
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Red Meat Intake Linked to Dementia
A new study showed higher red meat intake, especially processed red meat, was associated with an increased risk for dementia and subjective cognitive decline.
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Most Patients With Long COVID Don’t Recover by Second Year
A recent study showed that working-age patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19/post-COVID-19 syndrome do not recover in the second year of their illness.
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Steroid Tapering Impacts Ulcerative Colitis Remission
Adaptive steroid weaning regimens in patients with ulcerative colitis impact clinical remission and corticosteroid-free clinical remission.
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Ileal Paneth Cell Phenotype: A Relevant Biomarker in UC
Ileal paneth cell phenotype is biologically and clinically relevant in ulcerative colitis and can be used as a biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Thicker Melanoma Tumor Size Tied to Higher Risk for 20-Year Melanoma-Related Death
Risk for 20-year melanoma-related death increases significantly for patients with primary tumors of 0.8 to 1.0 mm in thickness
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