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Lung cancer on the decline, but still higher among men than women
CDC stresses universal screening for smoking and other lung cancer risk factors.
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Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of poor long-term health
Reducing exposure to these events could decrease cases of heart disease, respiratory disease, and depression by millions, a CDC report says.
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ACP: Low-risk adults aged 50-75 should undergo regular screening for colorectal cancer
New guidance statement says the best test is the one that patients and clinicians agree fits individual need.
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Severe psoriasis associated with increased cancer risk, mortality
Since these were associations only, any underlying mechanism is still unclear, the authors wrote.
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Imaging reveals different clinico-pathologic patterns in Takayasu’s, giant cell arteritis
“Reliance on the presence of clinical symptoms may not be sensitive to detect vascular pathology within an acceptable window to prevent or...
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Psoriasis risk rises with TNF inhibitor use in children with inflammatory disorders
“These data reflect the established association between inflammatory conditions and psoriasis development and suggest that TNFi exposure further...
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Dr. Paul Aisen Q&A: Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s
A leading Alzheimer’s researcher, Dr. Aisen answers some questions about the resurrection of aducanumab as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s...
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Topical benzyl benzoate–based treatment reduced Demodex in patients with rosacea
Daily treatment with benzyl benzoate (BB) cream reduced Demodex densities in patients with and without rosacea, and was associated with...
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Fluoxetine tied to lower obsessive-compulsive scores among children with ASDs
Fluoxetine appeared to lower scores for obsessive-compulsive behaviors among a group of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but the...
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Trials examine T2T strategy in axial spondyloarthritis
A multinational study has completed enrollment; two others are now recruiting patients.
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Biogen plans to submit application to FDA for Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab
The company’s hopes lie with a secondary analysis of high-dose patients from two failed trials.
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Native Americans appear to be at increased risk for AFib
Atrial fibrillation was significantly more common among Native Americans than in other racial and ethnic groups.
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Closed-loop delivery system increases time in target glucose range
Patients with type 1 diabetes spent an additional 2.6 hr/day in the target range, compared with those using an insulin pump.
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Poor neonatal outcomes tied to excessive, insufficient weight gain during twin pregnancies
But more information is needed before this can change practice.