Tom Collins is a freelance writer in South Florida who has written about medical topics from nasty infections to ethical dilemmas, runaway tumors to tornado-chasing doctors. He travels the globe gathering conference health news and lives in West Palm Beach.
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Advancements help guide achalasia management, experts say
The diagnostic classifications for achalasia are likely to continue to evolve.
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Research supports CRC screening at age 45
Despite widespread agreement about screening for CRC at age 45, the ACP issues a new guidance bumping the age up to 50 years.
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Simpler method of adenoma detection rate might be possible, study suggests
Study supports a more pragmatic, less intensive way to measure ADR.
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Biologics, thiopurines, or methotrexate doesn’t affect fertility or birth outcomes in men with IBD
This is the first meta-analysis to assess semen parameters and the risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancy for male patients with IBD who have taken...
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Mirikizumab performs well in UC, new data show
Since 2014, the market size of interleukin inhibitors has grown fivefold with the greatest share belonging to IL-23 inhibitors.
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Treatment of several nail disorders reviewed
Treatment with topical beta-blockers can be effective for pyogenic granuloma of the nail, and avoids the scarring seen with surgical removal,...
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After decade of effort, AGA welcomes change to colonoscopy coverage
The AGA worked for 10 years, alongside other GI societies and patient advocacy groups, to close the “colonoscopy loophole” in federal policy.
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Developments in wound healing include different treatment options
The TNF blocker infliximab is among the options to consider when treating pyoderma gangrenosum, according to Hadar Lev-Tov, MD...
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Expert gives tips on less-discussed dermatologic diseases
These diseases are important not to miss and can “also be quite challenging when we think about their management.”
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Expert offers insights on pediatric dermatology emergencies
Antiepileptic medications are the most common cause of DRESS, followed by antibiotics, but sometimes the trigger is not clear.
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Dermatologists address cultural competence and unconscious biases in the specialty
Experts agreed that dermatology has work to do to become more diverse and culturally competent, but there are steps that make that possible.
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AGA venture capital fund makes first investment
“Through our venture fund, gastroenterologists can join AGA to invest in fast-growing, early-stage companies that are transforming care for...
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Studies provide compelling momentum for mucosal origins hypothesis of rheumatoid arthritis
Two studies provide new evidence and new angles for research into determining the origins of rheumatoid arthritis and potential ways to prevent or...
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Asthma ED visits predict failed housing inspections
Asthma ED visits increased more than 1 year before a failed HUD inspection but were not elevated at housing units that passed inspection.
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Pulse oximetry unreliable for carbon monoxide diagnoses
“This method is not accurate enough and should not be used in clinical practice.”