Celiac Disease Linked to Higher Risk for Developing Alopecia Areata
A recent case-control study found a significant association in the prevalence of alopecia areata in patients diagnosed with celiac disease.
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Male & Black Patients Less Likely to Undergo Bariatric Surgery
There are racial and sex disparities in the discussion of and progression to metabolic and...
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Comparing Intermittent Fasting With Mediterranean Diet
Time-restricted eating showed no additional benefit over the Mediterranean diet for reducing visceral adipose tissue in patients with overweight or obesity.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Keto More Effective Than Energy-Restricted Diet
A randomized trial showed the ketogenic diet outperformed a standard energy-restricted diet in weight loss and metabolic improvements for adults with obesity.
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VEGF Expression Predicts Poor Prognosis in EC
High vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression predicts poor prognosis in endometrial...
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Asthma Action Plans Offer Significant Benefits
A multicenter study showed that only about one-third of patients with asthma received a written asthma action plan despite the plans’ significant benefit.
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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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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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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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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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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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