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Tocilizumab (Actemra) scores FDA approval for systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease
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- Heidi Splete
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wellness assessment by a physical therapist can be used to reduce musculoskeletal pain and injury in endoscopists.