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The ADVANCE Study: Rethinking HIV Risk-Assessment for Gay Blood Donors

3 hours ago

By Giuliana Grossi

In the midst of a national blood crisis, the FDA is funding a study to examine if different questioning can be used to determine the HIV risk of gay or bisexual men who want to donate blood.

Incarcerated and Homeless People Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19

15 hours ago

By Armand Butera

Investigators say that reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations among these groups will require partnerships among homeless services, correctional facilities and agencies, health care professionals, and public health agencies.

Beth Krone, PhD: The Link Between ADHD and Asthma

18 hours ago

By Kenny Walter

A better understanding of this connection could yield preventative treatments.

Young Men, Adolescents at Raised Risk for COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Myocarditis

18 hours ago

By Kevin Kunzmann

New findings from CDC data show three-fourths of all myocarditis cases observed in the first 8 months of COVID-19 vaccination occurred in persons 30 years and younger.

Interactive Skills-Building Game Linked to Long-Term Smoking Cessation

19 hours ago

By Armand Butera

Take a Break was a 3-week interactive experience that involved motivational text messages, challenge quizzes, brief goal setting and more.

Crisis Point - Obesity Crisis

The first iteration of Crisis Point addresses the obesity crisis in the United States and beyond, with expert interviews and discussion.

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Better Minority Enrollment Needed in UK Multiple Myeloma Trials

December 14, 2021

By Kenny Walter

The enrollment distribution was consistent by ethnicity over the course of 18 years, with no change in diversity over time despite there being an increase in the UK in the minority population.

Fuad El Rassi, MD, Tracks COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease For a Year

December 14, 2021

By Giuliana Grossi

Of the SCD patients who contracted COVID-19, 49% of them visited the Grady Comprehensive Sickle Cell center because of a vaso-occlusive event.

Identifying Distinct Cognitive Profiles Of Adults With SCD May Reduce Morbidity

December 14, 2021

By Connor Iapoce

Data show patients with sickle cell disease identified by distinct cognitive profile should have neurorehabilitation tailored to each unique profile.

Voxelotor May Improve Exercise Capacity In Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia

December 14, 2021

By Connor Iapoce

After 2 months of voxelotor treatment, all patients with sickle cell anemia perceived global improvement, but peak VO2 did not change in 8 of 9 patients.

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Hybrid Artificial Insulin Pump Systems for T2DM

Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems into Clinical Practice

Managing Insomnia: Addressing Shortcomings in OTC Medications

Use of Mind and Body Practices to Manage Insomnia

Introduction of a New Class of Agents: TYK2 Inhibitors

Emerging Topical Therapy Options for Plaque Psoriasis

Role of HCPs in the Management of Vitiligo

Real-World Impact of Vitiligo

Anti-VEGF Agents and Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Score

Maintenance Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema