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Pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity were not linked to an increased prevalence of iron deficiency or anemia during pregnancy in a US population.

In this survey, investigators sought to develop a definition for eczema flare which was patient-centered and based upon consensus.

In a recently published Viewpoint, the authors stress the importance of dermatologists staying updated on prescription cost-saving programs and their impact on patient care.

In this episode, hosts discuss availability of the Abbott Lingo CGM and Embecta’s announcement of FDA clearance for their tubeless patch pump with a 300-unit insulin reservoir.

These data may provide invaluable insights, given the lack of reliable methods for identifying newborns with increased risk of developing eczema.

A real-world post-authorization safety study identified no new safety signals compared with the phase 2/3 clinical trial of rpFVIII for acquired hemophilia A.

Low birth weight and being small for gestational age were linked to a greater risk of developing pediatric-onset MASLD and progressive liver disease.

Lifetime statin treatment increased quality-of-life-adjusted survival in men and women aged ≥70 years with and without previous CVD in the United Kingdom.

These findings also highlight that an early response to alopecia areata treatment can be identified with trichoscopy.

Findings highlight disease burden and ongoing unmet needs in patients with IBS-C and IBS-D, suggesting the benefit of prescription medications on rates of satisfaction and symptom control.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, discusses the results of a prespecified analysis of the EMPACT-MI trial examining the effect across the spectrum of baseline kidney function.

The endocrinology month in review for August 2024 spotlights 6 pieces of major pipeline news or regulatory announcements as well as multiple episodes of Diabetes Dialogue.

ATSN-101 was well tolerated 12 months after treatment and demonstrated on average, a 100-fold improvement in vision, with some improved by 10,000-fold.

Findings underscore the importance of alcohol cessation in patients with steatotic liver disease, suggesting a synergistic effect between steatosis and alcohol on disease progression.

These findings resulted from a systematic literature review highlighting the impact of stigma and lack of support on self-image for patients with eczema, psoriasis, HS, and other conditions.

Nearly 19% of dementia cases were attributable to ≥1 vision impairment in a nationally representative sample of older US adults.

HCPLive spoke to a healthcare expert who gave his thoughts on the Reagan Udall Foundation for the FDA’s recent meeting to discuss advancing treatments for PTSD.

New study finds ASCVD risk score often misses at-risk patients for first acute coronary syndrome, highlighting need for better prediction methods.

There was no difference in the incidence of BKPyV, CMV, or EBV in patients who received HCV NAT-positive donor kidneys versus those who received HCV NAT-negative donor kidneys.

ChatGPT-4 Vision performed well on text-based radiology test questions but struggled to answer image-related questions.

These data on depemokimab, a long-acting asthma treatment, suggest the medication reduces serious attacks by more than half and strongly reduces asthma exacerbations.

An investigation into basic and instrumental activities of daily living in older female patients found greater reliance in those with anemia.

These data may help to inform and guide clinicians as well as policymakers in their allocation of efficient chronic urticaria management resources.

Patients with positive endoscopic findings for upper gastrointestinal mucosal damage had a greater risk of developing Parkinson disease compared to those without mucosal damage.

A systematic review found a higher prevalence of acute pancreatitis in individuals with the HbSS genotype, though a meta-analysis could not be performed.

These real-world findings highlight the benefits of sustained dupilumab therapy for individuals with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Semaglutide lowers rates of cardiovascular and COVID-19-related deaths in patients with overweight/obesity, offering promising cardio-metabolic and non-cardiovascular benefits.

People with chronic liver disease were more likely to experience healthcare barriers and require recurrent acute care compared to those with COPD and/or CVD.