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A new study leveraging data from 184 countries based on 11 dietary factors provides an overview of the diet attributable burden of type 2 diabetes in the world today.

There are many reasons why biosimilars are not utilized in gastroenterology, mainly patients present younger and treatments can lose efficacy over time.

A single-center study from India sheds light on the safety and efficacy of biosimilar tenecteplase relative to the reference agent for patients with acute ischemic stroke.

New study data re-evaluating current guidelines for T1a melanoma excisions indicate that 5-mm margins may be adequate in order to maintain lower risk levels for melanoma recurrence.

The proportion of premature infants diagnosed with ROP increased from 4.4% in 2003 to 8.1% in 2019, particularly among underserved populations.

Investigators address 2 questions: How can we better understand the biology of these rare disorders? How can we stimulate research and optimize the regulatory process to improve diagnosis and targeted treatment?

A retrospective analysis of more than 3 million patients who received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine found no association between vaccination and newly diagnosed RVO.

A new report tracks how the epidemic periods of RSV shifted throughout recent years, addressing the disruption in consistency during the 2020-2021 season.

A cross-sectional analysis of data is offering a snapshot of trends in the treatment of 7 common chronic health conditions among incarcerated populations in the US relative to the general population.

Announced on April 14, the clearance allows for FreeStyle Libre 3 users to obtain real-time glucose readings on a large, easy-to-see screen directly from their back of arm sensors.

In this interview segment, Fleischer further described some of the key points about the peanut immunotherapy patch, DBV712, and the product’s phase 3 VITESSE trial.

Some traditional sarcopenia assessment techniques included direct measurements on cross sectional imaging, but cross sectional imaging also comes with increased time, cost, and radiation exposure.

Evidence shows digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is more effective than medication therapy, with comparable effectiveness to combination therapy.

In his interview, Fleischer discussed the beginning of a new phase 3 trial for a peanut immunotherapy patch known as DBV712.

State adoption of both SNAP eligibility policies, where the state eliminates the asset test and increases the income limit resulted in decreases in the rates of past-year major depressive episodes, mental illness, serious mental illness, and suicidal ideation.

New CDC data show high-impact chronic pain has been decreasing since 2016, though the issue continues to disparately impact certain populations.

The rate of CDI recurrence through week 9 using the efficacy analysis 3 definition was 13.8% for the high-dose VE303 group, compared to 37% for the low-dose VE303 group and 45.5% for the placebo group.

New research into allergic disease examined changes over time as well as the characterization of remission versus continued disease.

Phase 3 data show non-inferior efficacy of infliximab biosimilar CMAB008, which was well-tolerated with similar safety to its reference product.

According to Horizon Therapeutics, the updated indication language reinforces the importance of access for patients across the full spectrum of TED activity or duration.

The study suggests long-term exposure to particulate matter PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxide, may increase the risk of dementia.

The statement suggests the importance of including non-biological factors and social determinants of health in CVD risk assessment for women of diverse races and ethnicities.

Black primary care physicians are now represented in more than 40% of US counties. A new study links the growth to improved Black individual health.

In another interview segment, a discussion was held with medical student Brenda Abreu Molnar about her experiences with epidermolysis bullosa patients and the SPD’s 2022 Medical Student Mentorship Award.

Using the bidirectional Montreal classification system, which accounts for disease regression, showed that 90% of patients exhibited inflammatory disease behavior at 5 years, compared to 58% if the hierarchical, unidirectional Montreal classification system was implemented.

A systematic review and meta-analysis detail the unadjusted odds of developing chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity among patients who are Black or of African ancestry relative to their White counterparts.

In this interview, medical student Brenda Abreu Molnar discussed the SPD’s 2022 Medical Student Mentorship Award and her experiences leading up to it.

A double-blind, repeated crossover trial suggests personalized treatment for blood pressure could yield an additional 4.4 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure.