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The number needed to screen to detect unknown anti-HCV positive individual was 262 for those unaware of their infections.

Applying a statistical model to estimate the effects of reducing sodium intake at a population level in Australia, investigators suggest adherence to World Health Organization benchmarks could prevent 6900 deaths from CVD, CKD, and stomach cancers annually.

A letter to the editor from China explored the various types of reactions to two types of vaccines for COVID-19.

The number of 30-day hospital readmissions because of CDI increased between 2010-2017.

E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to tobacco, though discussion within the research community emphasizes the inconsistencies in evidence regarding health and addiction among users.

Five years of treatment follow-up in the Fight Retinal Blindness registry provided evidence that SRF protected against the development of subfoveal and extrafoveal macular atrophy.

MAFLD-lean and MAFLD-diabetes subgroups recorded a higher risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality compared to the MAFLD-overweight/obese group.

Participants in the iPCIT group had significantly lower levels of externalizing problems and higher levels of compliance to caregiver direction compared to the referrals as usual group.

Using data from 2 large prospective studies, a Harvard-led team estimates the impact of adherence to a group of healthy eating patterns on risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

More patients are presenting with later stage liver cancer due to missed screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in Pediatrics on January 9, the document represents the first comprehensive guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics in more than a decade and the first ever on the evaluation and management of obesity in those aged 2 years and older.

A literature review summarized research on sesame allergies as the FDA begins labeling sesame as a major food allergen.

New data show patients who receive referred specialist care from a physician who went to medical school or other certification programs with their primary provider report better survey scores.

The primary outcome was the number of days alive and out of the hospital at 90 days after trial initiation.

Both rates of macular vessel density loss and ganglion cell complex thinning are associated with central visual field loss in eyes with early glaucoma.

Qualitative interview analysis show male department chairs commonly witness discrimination against their female peers—yet they often are silent for a litany of reasons.

The World Health Organization has set a goal of eradication for HCV by 2030.

Using data from 18 trials with more than 1400 participants, a systematic review and meta-analysis offer clinicians an overview of the effects of SGLT2 inhibitor use on body composition in people with type 2 diabetes.

The COACH trial reported a hospital-based strategy led to lower risk of death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes within 30 days than usual care in patients with acute heart failure.

A set of highlights from some of the more impactful research and data covered this past week in the dermatology field, covering breakthroughs in research and advanced treatment options.

The daytime-nighttime appliance named DNA, serves as a novel alternative to existing treatment options for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Patients with AF experienced worse 90-day outcomes than those without AF, even with comparable, successful reperfusion outcomes.

Results indicated similar outcomes between those who underwent tonsillectomy and mUPPP, with minor differences favoring the tonsillectomy group.

Children definite motor problems were more likely to have psychotic experiences compared to children with no definite motor problems.

Data from a 2019 survey of more than 5000 cardiologists across the globe suggests 28% of the field may be experiencing some form of mental health condition, with results also shedding light on predictors of mental health conditions.

New research identified gene-corrected autologous keratinocyte grafts as useful for treating recessive DEB patients.

The prevalence of HBV among people who inject drugs was highest in East and Southeast Asia and lowest in Western Europe.

Using data from more than 55,000 people with diabetes using metformin is providing new insight into the apparent reductions in risk of negative cardiovascular and renal outcomes as well as all-cause mortality with use of SGLT2 inhibitors.