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A recent study found no association between exposure to rituximab biosimilars and hospitalization for hypersensitivity reactions compared to the biologic at initiation, at switch, or over time.

Higher serum 25(OH)D level was related to an increased risk of early AMD in those aged 60 years or younger, and decreased risk of late AMD in individuals older than 60 years.

In addition to sharing how a novel machine learning method may one day soon predict lung disease susceptibility, Kalhan describes the science behind the ALA Lung Health Cohort Research Study.

A significant decrease in indirect costs was observed in patients switching from intravenous to subcutaneous CT-P13, which was attributed to lower total costs overall.

The analysis of AMD progression found significant associations between worse initial visual acuity, the presence of wet AMD subtype in fellow eyes, and thyroxine treatment with disease development.

An analysis of more than 800,000 children with more than 3.5 million person-years of follow-up indicate those in the upper range of average BMI had a 26% greater risk of developing hypertension, with each per unit increase in BMI associated with a 4% increase in risk of hypertension.

Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens were found in 83% of newborns nursed by formula milk in the second week of life, but all infants by the end of the third week of life.

A new study indicated that body surface area predicted erythema-type chronic graft-vs-host disease survival more accurately than NIH Skin Scores.

Data from a phase 2 randomized clinical trial demonstrate use of the GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide could be used as a treatment for idiopathic intracranial hypertension in women.

The results show concomitant recurrent CDI was associated with an IBD flare in 54% of participants. Of this group, 63% received IBD remission-induction therapy before FMT.

An analysis of optic nerve status in young adults suggests the largest RNFL deficits were found in those exposed to tobacco smoke during both fetal life and childhood.

Findings from the study emphasize the importance of disseminating knowledge and education to reduce disease burden after examining healthcare students' knowledge and attitudes towards sickle cell trait (SCT) screening in Ghana.

Rates of change measured via macular OCT may prove beneficial for monitoring the progression of glaucoma in eyes with suspected glaucoma.

Treatment with trofinetide (DAYBUE) demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the phase 3 LAVENDER study evaluating the drug's safety and efficacy.

The investigators also found that PPIs and vonoprazan had equivalent magnitudes of association with CDI in the matched subgroup.

This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his mid-80s presenting with tachypnea and diabetic ketoacidosis. Check out the ECG and determine the correct diagnosis!

This endocrine case report features a patient in their mid-50s with a history of recent TIA presenting to the hospital with increasing anxiety and insomnia over the past week. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

A new post-hoc analysis used 5 clinical trials on dupilumab to assess the drug’s effectiveness with and without topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis/eczema patients.

A new review considered the progression of 4 treatment options being researched and developed for the treatment of the progressive form of vision loss.

This case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a woman in her late 60s with diabetes mellitus and hypertension presenting to the emergency department with 3 hours of chest heaviness, nausea, and lightheadedness. Can you determine the diagnosis?

A new survey analysis delves into Americans' perspective on the CDC, and local and state health departments, and their handling of the pandemic.

Recent data during ECCO 23 show ustekinumab results in higher rates of clinical remission and clinical response in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

A deep learning model can identify both iRORA and cRORA lesions at a similar sensitivity compared with human graders, according to a new analysis.

New research assessed the association between perceived stress and cognitive function in Black and White adults, finding that stress screening for high-risk adults may be needed.

No differences in adverse events, including infusion-related reactions, infections, and hypogammaglobulinemia, were reported among patients receiving rituximab and the biosimilar, CT-P10.

An economic analysis suggests Medicare reimbursement for complex cataract surgery fails to cover increased costs required for the procedure and may affect practice patterns.

Data presented in a research letter suggests that medicinal-thermal waters found in a spring in Las Salinas (near Madrid) had positive effects on plaque psoriasis.

Estimates of DR incidence and progression were lower than previously reported for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals served by the Indian Health Service, suggesting the potential for longer intervals between evaluations.