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Sildenafil associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates with early IUGR
LAs VEGAS – “Our recommendation is not to use sildenafil for this indication in pregnant women,” said Dr. Anouk Pels...
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Umbilical cord milking tied to severe IVH in very premature neonates
LAS VEGAS – “Centers practicing umbilical cord milking should consider discontinuing this practice in infants 23-27 weeks’ gestation,” said Dr....
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New atopic dermatitis agents expand treatment options
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Crisaborole is now being investigated for use in infants aged 3-24 months with mild to moderate AD.
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FDA panels back intranasal esketamine for refractory depression
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Hidradenitis suppurativa linked to increased lymphoma risk
The risks of Hodgkin, non-Hodgkin, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma were more common among males than females.
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Case report: Longstanding actinic keratosis responds to kanuka honey
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – Doctors describe the results of a case report and some of the honey’s properties.
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Phase 3 studies of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drug crenezumab stopped
The molecule will continue to be tested in a study of familial Alzheimer’s in Colombia.
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Guselkumab tops secukinumab over 48 weeks for plaque psoriasis
CAYMAN ISLANDS – In both groups, the PASI 90 increased similarly in the first month, but was consistently higher in the guselkumab group at week...
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Isotretinoin treatment reorganizes dermal microbiome in acne patients
CAYMAN ISLANDS – New research has identified dermal dysbiosis as a key driver of acne – and isotretinoin lets the good guys triumph.
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Products being developed for AKs therapy may appeal to patients
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Topicals in the pipeline have had excellent clearance rates, with a low rate of adverse events.
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Choose your steps for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria
CAYMAN ISLANDS – U.S. and European guidelines start with high-dose second-generation antihistamines, but differ in when to introduce other drugs...
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Digoxin-furosemide reduces viral load, diameter of cutaneous warts
The mean HPV load declined by 94% in warts treated with the combination of digoxin and furosemide in a topical gel.
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Warmth and moisture help keep preterm neonates’ skin healthy
Meta-analysis points up the benefit of occasional tub baths, plant-based emollients, and plastic wraps.
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As deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s pathology – particularly tau – increases
EEG studies and brain imaging concur: Disrupted sleep patterns are associated with tau and amyloid in Alzheimer’s-affected regions and...