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New genetic variant linked to maturity-onset diabetes of the young
The reported variant in Greenlandic Inuit individuals has the largest population impact of any previously reported variant within a MODY gene.
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Study finds chronic jet lag–like body clocks in people with HIV
The mistimed circadian phase in people living with HIV is linked to later sleep onset and earlier waking and has “important potential implications...
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New statement guides the diagnosis of pediatric anxiety
Clinicians must distinguish between normal anxiety, situational anxiety, and specific anxiety disorder. “It’s detective work.”
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Rapid action or sustained effect? Methotrexate vs. ciclosporin for pediatric AD
In the TREAT trial, 103 patients with AD (mean age, 10 years) who had not responded to topical treatment, were randomly assigned to oral...
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Online support tool improves AD self-management
The intervention, directed either at parents of children with AD or young adults with AD, “is very low cost, evidence based, easily accessible,...
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Plant-based diet cut hot flashes 78%: WAVS study
Postmenopausal women who ate a reduced-fat, vegan diet supplemented with soy experienced far fewer hot flashes and improved quality of live,...
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Remote assessment of atopic dermatitis is feasible with patient-provided images: Study
Overall, the main problem with remote assessment seems to be the feasibility of patients providing images, according to the investigator.
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Dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease in patients with AD: Unraveling the link
In the study, dupilumab treatment was associated with a significant decline in the production of Mucin5AC, suggesting a decline in function of the...
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Evidence mounting that full-body emollients don’t prevent AD in at-risk babies
“So far, the science does not look convincing,” said the lead investigator, Dr. Hywel C. Williams.
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Study finds systemic AD treatment relieves depressive symptoms along with skin symptoms
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Increased HIV infection linked to pandemic-related access to PrEP
Changes in PrEP access were reported by a total of 109 (13.8%) of baseline respondents.
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Ublituximab bests teriflunomide in head-to-head clinical trials
The results of the ULTIMATE I and II trials may pave the way for ublituximab’s approval as the third high-efficacy anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody...
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VTE risk not elevated in AD patients on JAK inhibitors: Study
The labels of JAK inhibitors include a boxed warning describing an increased risk of “serious heart-related events such as heart attack or stroke...
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‘Flat denial’ can leave breast cancer patients with lasting scars
“I’ll just leave a little extra skin, in case you change your mind.”
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Underweight in early childhood persists
The findings of a new study ‘highlight the importance of preventing underweight in early life.’