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An Ohio State researcher discusses a new medical center education program for navigating addiction risk in pain patients.

New 21-month data from the SUSTAIN trial found that patients with no history of biologic therapies responded well to secukinumab.

Regular activity impairment did not differ much between the different countries, but there was a significant difference in informal care and productivity loss observed.

Early follow-up in patients with COPD led to lower rates of readmissions at 90 days, while patients with CHF saw lower 90-day mortality.

Nearly half of the study cohort did not fill a statin prescription within 90 days after an ASCVD event.

Dr. Raina describes the manifestations of pulmonary hypertension, CTEPH, and various treatment options available for the often underlooked condition.

Investigators suggest parents and clinicians should be mindful of children with suspected ACD with a history of exposure to jewelry, clothing, and belts with cobalt.

The majority of cases were mild to moderate in severity.

The Optimal screening ages for two measurements were 2 years and 6 years for the diagnosis of clinical type 1 diabetes.

Nonmetropolitan counties have a lower density of ophthalmologists compared to metropolitan counties.

The results are consistent with the original analysis from 2019, where the treatment resulted in a statistically significant effect on fibrosis improvement.

Investigators say the increased risk of emergency room admissions and urgent healthcare use among patients with concomitant AD and asthma warrants a better understanding of disease interplay.

There was also a greater likelihood of vaccine recommendation observed from pediatricians compared to other medical specialties.

Patients with Crohn’s disease subtype, females, pediatric-onset IBD, young adult patients with IBD, and patients with short-duration IBD were all at a higher risk for suicide.

Trends in adjusted obesity prevalence increased over 20 years, particularly in adolescents from low-socioeconomic status households.

Though a majority of the study population could not identify the condition, certain groups- such as Arab-speaking participants- had a basic knowledge of and positive attitude toward vitiligo.

Timing, urgency, and risk category of surgery were not associated with increased risk of the primary end point.

There was no association found between ever using metformin and the risk of either IBD, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.

Preventable factors including obesity, hypertension, and physical activity are disparately impacting the rate of dementia among people of color.

Previous research has suggested that breathing sounds could be regarded as potential biomarkers for OSA, which could be recorded via the microphones found in most smartphone devices.

Findings from the aV1ation trial highlight the challenges of modern autism clinical research and outcomes of care.

Vaccine effectiveness was slightly lower in patients with underweight, who also have the lowest levels of vaccine uptake across all ages.

There was an increased odds of liver injury per exposure-mixture quartile increase for organochlorine pesticides, PBDEs) perfluoroalkyl substances, and metals.

Investigators suggest that health care providers have a “unique opportunity” to facilitate shared decision making and empower patients and caregivers by involving them in the practice of eczema care.

New findings suggest low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin was associated with lower VTE risk compared with aspirin alone.

Reducing sedentary time and increasing physical activity may reduce the global burden of premature deaths and CVD.

Previous research had resulted in conflicting results regarding the drug survival of guselkumab, which was shown to be highest among several biologics featured in this larger study.

Both the incidence and prevalence of the liver disease were higher in men than they were in women.