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The majority of patients in the phase 2 study met the primary efficacy endpoint of a greater than or equal to a 10% reduction in total stool output over the 6-week efficacy evaluation period.

The increase was highest for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black Women.

Despite an increased risk of new-onset psoriasis from TNFi treatment, investigators considered the absolute risk to be “modest”, with 241 patient-years of exposure needed for 1 additional event.

Varenicline was efficacious at weeks 12, 24, and 52 of the trial compared with placebo in a smoking cessation program.

During the analysis, investigators became fascinated by how many patients entered the buprenorphine treatment program for OUD having already been taking the drug without a prescription.

Dr. Remo Panaccione speaks on promising long-term data of ustekinumab for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and how it could function as either a first-line treatment or alternative option for patients who were previously exposed biologic therapies.

An analysis suggests patients on the biologic fared better with adherence and outcomes than those on competitors including adalimumab.

A dive into the manifestation of the rare skin condition, and the impactful role of dermatologists in diagnosing it early.

Dr. Jennifer Green led a panel in discussing new treatments and topics in diabetes care.

There was increased PTSD scores found in doctor and nurse responders.

Patients who reported spending 11 or more hours a week tending to their AD had a greater disease burden and frequent changes in mood.

Men and patients aged 65 years and younger had higher incidences of retinal tears.

The restrictive practice of clozapine discontinuation was eliminated in 2015 in the US to allow for greater flexibility for clozapine maintenance.

Incident glaucoma was associated with higher cognitive function scores but steeper rates of cognitive score decline over time.

Dr. Rocha discusses treatment options, overall safety, and patient populations undergoing surgery.

Study investigators aimed to raise awareness of the potential risk of retinal vascular events associated with COVID-19 infection.

The most effective strategy reduced the number of screened infants by 24% compared to the current guideline.

Investigators did not observe a benefit with the anti-VEGF in preventing intermediate AMD eyes from converting to neovascular disease versus sham.

After using eye care examination results as a reference standard, the accuracy of PCP fundoscopic examination was 62.7%.

The numbers show a decrease in endophthalmitis cases after cataract surgery and an increase in endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection.

The approval, which was was supported by data from a 56-week trial involving 223 obese individuals 12-17 years old, recommended the capsules be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

There were several risk factors for generalized anxiety disorder including being a health care worker, having a chronic illness, and fear of contracting COVID-19.

At HiD 2022, Dr. Budoff discusses the use and utility of coronary calcium scoring for risk stratification

Those with a first-degree female relative with PPD history were more than 2.5 times likelier to have PPD.

Dr. Martin explores the explosion of new consumer technologies and how to close the gap in disparities between data collection and using the data in practice.

Field leader Carla Lamb, MD, discusses advances to evaluating and treating chronic diseases including lung cancer and COPD in this latest episode.