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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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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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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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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