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Tocilizumab (Actemra) scores FDA approval for systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 5, 2021

The drug received FDA Priority Review and is the first biologic to be approved by the agency to reduce lung function decline in systemic sclerosis...

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FDA supports robotic device as hysterectomy helper

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 4, 2021

Robotically assisted surgical device approved as option for hysterectomy in noncancerous cases.

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Rural women receive antibiotics for longer than necessary for UTIs

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 4, 2021

Women in rural areas are more likely than are those in urban areas to be prescribed inappropriate antibiotics or antibiotics for longer than...

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Dermatologic surgeons debut adverse event reporting database

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 2, 2021

There has been no central registry specifically for reporting adverse events associated with dermatologic surgical procedures, including cosmetic...

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Adalimumab earns FDA approval for ulcerative colitis in children

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 2, 2021

“The number of FDA-approved biologics to treat pediatric UC has been limited,” commented Dr. Atsushi Sakuraba, but now this option is available...

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ACR, AAD, AAO, RDS issue joint statement on safe use of hydroxychloroquine

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 2, 2021

Four medical societies issued a joint statement on the low risk of retinopathy and risk factor management.

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ACOG advises on care for transgender patients

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 1, 2021

Committee opinion updates guidance on fertility, hormone therapy, surgery, screening, and inclusion for transmasculine and transfeminine patients...

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Heavier girls hit hormonal puberty earlier, but develop breasts later

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: March 1, 2021

Reproductive hormone levels increased earlier in girls with overweight or obesity, compared with those with normal weight.

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Ob.gyns. report high burnout prior to pandemic

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 24, 2021

Medscape’s annual report shows bureaucratic tasks as a top contributor to ob.gyn. burnout; 19% report suicidal thoughts.

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Frozen sections can guide biopsies for giant cell arteritis, but are they feasible?

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 23, 2021

Mayo Clinic researchers describe their unique experience with the use of frozen section–guided sequential temporal artery biopsy carried out...

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ASDSA warns of rogue insulin pen use for DIY fillers

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 19, 2021

ASDSA members report children and teens’ social media videos of at-home hyaluronic acid injections.

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Short sleep predicts incident dementia and all-cause mortality

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 19, 2021

Sleeping 5 hours or less significantly increased the risk of incident dementia in adults aged 65 years and older...

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Dried blood spot tests show sensitivity as cCMV screen

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 18, 2021

Cohort study supports dried blood spot testing as an effective, low-cost option to test for congenital cytomegalovirus infection.

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AAD announces diversity initiatives

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 17, 2021

The 3-year plan includes promoting mentorship and increasing diversity within the AAD structure

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Ergonomic consultation spares endoscopists a pain in the neck

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Heidi Splete
Publish date: February 17, 2021

Wellness assessment by a physical therapist can be used to reduce musculoskeletal pain and injury in endoscopists.

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