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Investigators found 31% of patients treated with aldafermin 0.3 mg had an improvement in liver fibrosis of at least 1 stage with no worsening of NASH.

Cross-sectional analysis of national survey data suggest students with multiple marginalized identities are more prone to treatment that could lead to burnout.

Patients with Fabry disease who received treatment with PRX-102 every 4 weeks displayed a stable condition at the end of the trial.

Dr. Bajona highlights the patient risks of HCM, new advances in treatment options, and the importance of screening efforts.

Children exposed and not exposed to neonatal hypoglycemia did not have significant differences in rates of low educational performance at 9 to 10 years old.

The investigators assessed and validated 3 rule-based algorithms for C difficile infection detection.

Higher BMI in overweight category at midlife was associated with a greater burden of overall and CVD morbidity, as well as higher health care costs in older adulthood.

Investigators found that a starch- and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD) increased the intake of several micronutrients which correlated weakly with symptom improvement.

A summarization of the in-depth review, editorial and synopsis provided by multiple experts after revising the updates to the VA/DoD joint clinical practice guideline for substance use disorders.

Experts observed a significant increase in monthly overdose deaths during Spring 2020, before a gradual decrease to 2019 rates.

Evidence-informed interventions were suggested to improve influenza vaccination rates in pregnant women in addition to local and national guidelines.

For patients treated with DOACs, the investigators suggest temporarily interrupting treatment rather than continued use.

In 2020 many clinics shifted to telehealth or reduced-contact practices which applied to medication abortions. Physicians relied solely on history-based screening instead of ultrasonography or pelvic exams during this time and investigators analyzed the data.

A user fee goal date of August 17, 2022 has been assigned to teplizumab.

Despite this, participant race and ethnicity were still underreported.

Alcohol use was additionally associated with worse fibrosis, but no interaction was noted between the two risk factors.

Overall tobacco use declined among adults since 2019—but many from varying sociodemographic backgrounds are still reporting high use.

Investigators were uncertain as to whether low fecal Alistipes could be used as a marker for predicting the outcome of FMT.

Investigators suggested that prediction tools such as the decision-making support tool PREDAFLU could be used to provide early warnings of increased activity during these visits.

Potent and moderate topical corticosteroids were likely to be effective than milder options for patients with moderate or severe eczema.

After more promising long-term data, Apellis announced plans to seek regulatory approval. An investigator explains what value it could bring to patients.

The use and legalization of cannabis products has been increasing in the US for a variety of medical concerns. Investigators aim to better understand the risks and benefits of owning a medical marijuana card.

Similar pediatric postoperative mortality rates were observed in Black patients in the highest socioeconomic category and White patients in the lowest socioeconomic category.

Deep learning analyses of photographic images and other test results in clinical trials may reduce cost and improve the consistency and accuracy of end point assessments.

Investigators proposed limitations to epoxy chemicals in workplace environments, as a substantial number of patients reacted to the epoxy hardener compounds featured in the study.

Upadacitinib is now approved for ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Phase 3 data show the C3 inhibitors' sustained benefit for the common form of vision loss. A primary author explains the significance of the new findings.

AI-based screening for ROP may be more cost-effective than traditional screening modalities, but depends significantly on the added cost of AI.