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HCV RNA positivity was significantly more prevalent in the male patient than it was for females in both adults and the general population after excluding high-risk groups.

How much do you know about opioid usage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

A study examining the COVID-19 pandemic finds that substance use declined substantially across nearly all categories in 2018-2019 vs 2020 among youth and young adults.

A 0.18-mg implant may be an effective option in managing noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment.

Influenza vaccination is especially crucial among children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions that put them at high risk for severe outcomes.

Baseline evidence of deep capillary nonperfusion in eyes with clinically referable NPDR may predict short-term complications with high accuracy.

An analysis of data from more than 5000 youths with T1D offers insight into the comparative ability of different treatment modalities for achieving glycemic control and optimal time in range.

There were no serious adverse events in the group of patients treated with colesevelam.

In another segment of her interview with HCPLive, Graber explored some of the latest treatment developments for acne and rosacea covered in her 2023 Winter Clinical Miami presentation.

In an HCPLive interview on her Winter Clinical Miami presentation, Graber describes several new developments in the dermatology space regarding acne and rosacea treatments.

The US disproportionately arrests individuals with mental illness, and relies on police officers to respond to health crises. Practical, preventive clinical measures need to help stop the cycle.

Investigators stress the need for timely surgical intervention to ensure favorable visual outcomes in patients with severe complications, including retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage.

HCV RNA positivity was significantly more prevalent in the male patient than it was for females in both adults and the general population after excluding high-risk groups.

A genome-wide genetic association study using mendelian randomization provides insight into the causal relationships between HDPs and coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke later in life.

In another segment of his interview, Mark Lebwohl, MD, discussed the various ways to address different psoriasis patients depending on their backgrounds with obesity, cancer, and psoriatic arthritis.

Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania suggest the associations, particularly beta peripapillary atrophy, and tilted optic discs, should be accounted for when investigating glaucoma in high-risk black populations.

According to the systmatic review, motavizumab, nirsevimab, and palivizumab, are associated with significant reductions in RSV-related infections and hospitalizations without a significant increase in adverse events.

The therapy is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for geographic atrophy, with approval based on positive results from the phase 3 DERBY and OAKS trials.

Velmanase alfa-tycv (Lamzede) is approved as the first and only enzyme replacement therapy for non-central nervous system manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis, an extremely rare, progressive, lysosomal storage disorder.

In his recent interview, Mark Lebwohl, MD, spoke about his Winter Clinical Miami presentation titled ‘Psoriasis: Which Drug for Which Patient?’ and some of its highlights.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from more than a dozen RCTs provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of metformin plus oral contraceptives compared to oral contraceptives alone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome without obesity.

The NDA has been granted Priority Review with a PDUFA goal date of August 19, 2023. The FDA is not currently planning to hold an Advisory Committee meeting.

In an interview with Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD, MPH, a discussion was held regarding the need for a morphea severity tool for pediatric patients.

A research letter addresses the challenges of accurately diagnosing asthma, atopic eczema, and allergic rhinitis in children under 5 years old and the use of Read codes and prescription data as diagnostic criteria.

Age less than 3 months at surgery was associated with an elevated risk of glaucoma-related adverse events in aphakic eyes, but children with pseudophakia were less likely to develop a glaucoma-related adverse event.

Many conditions have a genetic element, meaning that relatives have a heightened risk. How much do you know about the hereditary nature of rheumatoid arthritis and what that means for first-degree relatives? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

According to the data, sleep quality, fatigue, and social well-being contribute to depression among young adults with autism, with social well-being being a significant predictor of depression over a 2-year period.