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Data show the change in CHD prevalence from 2011 - 2018 (6.2% to 6.0%) was statistically insignificant.

Alloimmunization is more prevalent among patients with sickle cell disease than previous literature states. Baez-Sosa discusses her study and treatment practices.

Julia Haas, PhD, discusses her team's recent findings that one-third of patients in COVID-19 vaccine trials reported side effects after receiving a placebo dose.

Despite attempts climbing since 2008, investigators have observed no significant change in suicidal adults seeking care.

There are currently no approved systemic treatments for prurigo nodularis, but patients treated with dupilumab experienced significantly greater improvements in measures of overall health-related quality of life, skin pain, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Investigators observed that many patients with psoriasis are not actively seeing a primary care physician and would welcome management of their cardiovascular risk factors.

There are several barriers that prevent better HCV care, including availability and access to diagnostic and monitoring tests and the requirement for frequent medical visits during treatment.

Data show among patients with focal FDG uptake, PET/MRI and inflammatory blood markers resolved at follow-up performed at a mean of 52 days after baseline.

Data from a recent Chinese cohort study supported the development of dietary guidelines specific to obstructive sleep apnea.

Eye screening varied from 31.8% - 73.0%, with lower screening rates at smaller health systems.

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who stopped treatment also experienced reduced asthma control and shorter times for clinically significant exacerbations.

New data show "nocebo responses" are frequent in COVID-19 vaccine studies—which may drive recipients' expectation of side effects.

The Prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease is highest in the Western world.

Dr. Siddharthan speaks of high COPD rates in low- and middle-income countries with increased environmental exposures and a lack of diagnostic tools.

The 6 recommendations across 2 expert-led guidelines address the role of colonoscopy, CT scans and elective surgery, among other subjects of care.

Out-of-pocket costs for noninsulin medications were 84.4% to 95.2% lower in Medicaid than in Marketplace plans, while out-of-pocket costs for insulin were 76.7% to 94.7% lower.

Swedish investigators noted differences in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis among the 2 sexes, and considered it important data for clinicians that treat patients with the disease.

After conducting and extensive literary review on all eligible data regarding COVID-19 in patients with sickle cell disease or trait, experts discuss what is known and what needs to be better understood about the pandemic's effect on this population.

Investigators believe drugs like etanercept and ustekinumab could reduce the risk of psoriatic arthritis in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

About 25% of C difficile infections are due to community spread.

From a new heart failure indication to a first-of-its-kind rare disease treatment, here's the most interesting PDUFA dates for the first half of the year.

Investigators in China observed a substantial decrease in the number of severe cases after the arrival of the EV-A71 vaccine.

Data show the 1-year incidence of the composite primary endpoint was 10.6% among patients randomized to FFR-guided PCI and 6.9% in CABG.

Optical treatment with DIMS was significantly associated with slower myopia progression compared to SVL treatment during the lockdown period.

The newest venture from Mount Sinai is intended to build a pipeline of physician-scientists.

More than 70% of parents of children with asthma said they in favor of the influenza vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigators conducted an extensive literature review on clinical COVID-19 outcomes in patients with SCD or SCT to better navigate treatment during the pandemic.

The decision was supported by 5 clinical trials that resulted in significant improvements in skin clearance, extent of disease, and severity.