Olokizumab is noninferior to adalimumab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
1. Olokizumab was superior to placebo in improving rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. 2....
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Childhood cash supplementation program may improve outcomes into adulthood
1. In this longitudinal cohort study assessing the benefits of a cash supplementation program in...
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COVID-19 vaccination not associated with adverse obstetric outcomes
1. Receiving at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy was not associated with...
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Statin use provide effective primary prevention against cardiovascular disease in high-risk patients – US Preventive Services Task Force
1. Statin use in patients at increased risk of cardiovascular disease without prior history of...
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Mepolizumab reduced exacerbations in children with exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma
1. There was a 27% reduction of severe asthma exacerbations in children treated with mepolizumab...
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Prehospital needle decompression associated with decreased mortality in trauma patients
1. Prehospital needle decompression (PHND) was associated with decreased odds of 24-hour mortality...
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Supervised exercise Interventions may significantly benefit childhood cancer survivors
1. Supervised exercise interventions significantly improved muscle strength, daily physical...
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Mitapivat may improve anemia in adults with non-transfusion dependent α- and β-thalassemia
1. 80% of patients receiving mitapivat showed hemoglobin response at 12 weeks. 2. Markers of...
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Switching from cigarettes to e-cigarette alternatives not associated with improvement in cardiovascular outcomes
1. An improvement in cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes was found at 3 months and 6 months...
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#VisualAbstract: Removal of asymptomatic kidney stones reduces risk of relapse
1. In a group of patients undergoing endoscopic removal of symptomatic kidney stones, concurrent...
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Adding aerobic and resistance exercise to treatment plans may benefit patients with fibromyalgia
1. Aerobic exercise seemed to reduce pain perception, depression, improved quality of life as...
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#VisualAbstract: Remote ischemic conditioning improves neurologic function in patients with acute moderate ischemic stroke
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Fazirsiran is associated with decreased levels of misfolded alpha1-antitrypsin protein
1. Patients on fazirsiran had reductions in total liver misfolded alpha1-antitrypsin protein...
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Left atrial appendage occlusion is an effective alternative to oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation
1. The overall benefit of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAOO) for prevention of stroke in...
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Chronic kidney disease associated with increased risk of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage
1. Chronic kidney disease was independently associated with an increased risk of spontaneous...
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Hospitalization due to COVID-19 increases risk of venous thromboembolism compared to hospitalization due to influenza
1. Patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 had a higher risk of developing a venous thromboembolism...
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Rates of postoperative pulmonary complications higher for patients receiving Etomidate vs. Propofol
1. For elderly patients receiving elective abdominal surgery, there was no significant difference...
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Physical activity may enhance the influenza vaccination response
1. Physical activity significantly increased the odds for H1 seroconversion following influenza...
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Comparing outcomes of cholecystectomies in white vs. minority patients
1. For patients with gallbladder disease requiring cholecystectomy, no differences in clinical...
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Preterm birth associated with lower rates of school readiness for kindergarten
1. In this cohort study, preterm children were more likely to be not school ready in kindergarten...
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