Air Pollution Exposure Linked With High Health Care Costs in Older People
July 24th 2022Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution was linked with higher annual emergency department and outpatient health care costs for older patients, particularly those with cardiovascular disease.
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Social Media Exposure to Tobacco Content Associated With Increased Tobacco Use
July 23rd 2022People exposed to tobacco content on social media were more likely to report tobacco use than those who were not, according to a recent meta-analysis. The investigators called for regulation of social media marketing in the tobacco industry.
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Clostridioides difficile Poses a Challenge in Rural Areas, Patient Says
July 23rd 2022Before she finally had successful treatment for her Clostridioides difficile infection in New Haven, Connecticut, Freda Pyles’ family physician in rural Pennsylvania was terrified and frustrated that he could not cure her and other patients.
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Dr Patrick Burnett Discusses Risk Factors for Adverse Behavioral Health, QOL in Psoriasis
July 23rd 2022Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, discussed key factors associated with poor behavioral health issues and quality of life among patients with psoriasis.
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Dr Elaine Siegfried Discusses Step Edits, Barriers to AD Treatment
July 23rd 2022Elaine Siegfried, MD, professor of pediatrics and dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, speaks on step edits and other barriers limiting access to biologic, topical, and other medications for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD).
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WHO Guidelines for Infants Exposed but Uninfected With HIV Require Updates, Researchers Say
July 22nd 2022Developments in health care and research warrant updates to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for infants who are exposed to HIV but uninfected.
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Dr Vernon Sondak on BRAF Mutations in Metastatic Melanoma
July 22nd 2022In this interview, Vernon Sondak, MD, the chair of the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida, explains the latest approach to treating patients with melanoma with BRAF mutations, including those whose disease has spread to the brain or other sites.
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CGM for Diabetes on the Rise in Italy, but Usage Is Still Lower Than Expected, Study Says
July 22nd 2022Children with type 1 diabetes had the highest rates of using continuous glucose monitoring and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in Italy, according to recent research, but economic barriers prevent widespread adoption.
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Dr Anne McCall Discusses How Louisiana’s History Will Shape Xavier/Takeda Partnership
July 21st 2022In part 2 of our interview with Anne McCall, PhD, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana, she discusses in greater detail the university’s 3-year partnership with Takeda, in particular how the directions it goes in will be influenced by the history of unequal health care delivery in the state.
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Omnipod 5 May Improve Psychosocial Outcomes for Patients With T1D, Study Suggests
July 21st 2022Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who used the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System saw significant improvements in psychosocial outcomes, including diabetes distress and hypoglycemic confidence over a 3-month period.
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Medicines for Europe: Off-Patent Medicines Could Strengthen Europe’s Health Systems
July 21st 2022During its annual conference in Spain, Medicines for Europe shared recommendations for greater use of off-patent medications, such as biosimilars and generics, as a way ensure medicines remain available to patients in light of global events and supply chain issues.
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Screenings for Autoimmune Diseases Necessary for Children, Adolescents With T1D
July 21st 2022Current guidelines recommend screening for the 2 most commonly diagnosed autoimmune diseases among adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes, but researchers suggest that additional screenings could benefit patients.
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Inflammatory Cytokine Profiles Are Similar in MDS and Unexplained Cytopenias, Study Suggests
July 21st 2022Clonal cytopenias of undetermined significance often manifest prior to myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and a recent study found similarities in the cytokine profiles of the distinct conditions.
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Case Study Details Challenges in Eosinophilic Gastritis Management
July 21st 2022Nonspecific clinical symptoms can make identifying eosinophilic gastritis difficult, but detailed examination, biopsy, and testing can rule out other possible causes of eosinophilic infiltration of the gastric mucosa.
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