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Study finds inflammatory bowel disease risk higher in children, adults with atopic dermatitis
AD has been associated with an increasing number of comorbidities, including IBD, but studies linking AD with IBD have had mixed results,...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa experts reach consensus on treatment outcome measures
“The intent of these recommendations is to provide an objective framework with both clinician and patient input that can facilitate bidirectional...
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ACP addresses ethical issues for ‘grateful patients’ physician fundraising
“Physicians who directly solicit funds from their own patients do risk interfering with the physician-patient relationship, which is supposed to...
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Many young people stop ulcerative colitis maintenance treatment, risking relapse
Globally, the incidence of UC is increasing fastest in younger populations. It’s estimated that up to 30% of individuals with UC are diagnosed in...
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FDA approves bosutinib for children with CML
Bosutinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of child patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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Diagnosing pediatric forearm fractures: Radiograph or ultrasound?
“With an ultrasound-first approach, clinicians can scan the patient at time of review and may even be able to discharge them immediately (2/3 of...
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Pediatrician with SCD gives her young patients hope
A Nigerian-American hematologist draws on her experience living with sickle cell disease to encourage child patients and advise colleagues.
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Babies conceived during winter/spring may be at higher risk for cerebral palsy
Possible explanations for the seasonal link to CP risk may include the prevalence of maternal infections during pregnancy, variations in exposure...
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CPT updates for 2024 include new RSV vaccines, Spanish translation
New CPT codes aim to streamline COVID-19 immunizations reporting.
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Primary care clinicians should spearhead HIV prevention
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs to adolescents and adults who do...
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European Commission grants approval of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata
In June of 2023, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for treatment of severe alopecia areata in people ages 12 and older in the United States.