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VX-880 stem cell-derived therapy demonstrated restoration of insulin production and was generally well-tolerated in T1D treatment.

Data show the multivariable-adjusted HR for increase in seafood consumption of 1 oz per day and all-cause mortality was 0.84 and for CVD-related mortality was 0.89.

More global studies on the prevalence of celiac disease are needed outside of the US and Europe.

Dr. Mulshine details the how low-dose CT scanning can result in “exquisite resolution” of structures in the lung in patients with lung cancer and smoking-related diseases.

Patients with history of VTE, peak D-dimer ≥3 μg/mL, and predischarge CRP ≥10 mg/dL were at high risk of experiencing new onset of VTE after hospital discharge.

Despite some overlapping risk factors, investigators noted that no common risk factors were identified in all 3 conditions.

Investigators added that this risk might possibly be through intrauterine effects, while associations with wheezing might be confounded by familial clustering factors.

Patients considered adherent to caFFR had a significantly lower risk of MACE, compared to non-adherent patients (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.33).

Managers will face a number of challenges in the next year.

In models adjusting for age, sex, and race/ethnicity, children with a parent with type 2 diabetes reported higher symptoms of anxiety and depression.

There is currently not much known about the relationship between pregnancy outcomes and sickle cell trait.

Dr. Mulshine and Dr. Rizzo discuss the diagnostic evolution detailed in several studies in the previous decades, and how CT screening can be used to detect lung cancer early in patients.

Data show hemoglobin level of SGLT2 inhibitor users were higher at an eGFR above >15 mL/min/1.73m2 compared to non-users.

Revisions made to the lung cancer screening guidelines could increase the proportion of Black women eligible for screening.

A CDC analysis shows more doses were administered adults and adolescents than in previous years, while COVID-19 factors may have influenced the dip in shots among children.

Forget what you think you know about red wine or chocolate ‘activating’ migraine. Many commonly accepted “triggers” aren’t triggers at all.

There was no differences in complications by site in either the left or right subclavian vein.

The overall risk of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection was 15.4% in the multiple myeloma population and 3.9% in the noncancer population.

Women in the study had an earlier sleep schedule and lower sleep fragmentation.

Several companies are testing live microbiota therapies for C difficile infections.

From 1976 to 2018, data show the prevalence of obesity in the United States increased from 6.2% to 32.7%.

The vaccine design reduces the amount of antigen required to produce an immune response.

Adults aged 18–29 years (87%) with diabetes were more likely to report missed medical care during COVID-19, compared to those aged 30–59 years (63%) or ≥60 years (26%).

Among the 3 cohorts studied, patients with schizophrenia had the highest mortality rates from a COVID-19 infection.

Diagnosing patients with classic GERD symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation call for an 8-week trial of empiric proton pump inhibitors once daily prior to a meal.

Investigators say the data could inform discussions between clinicians and older postmenopausal women regarding potential immediate harms of bisphosphonate therapy.

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, this episode featuring Dr. James Mulshine at Rush University explains the ins and outs of the improved 2021 lung cancer screening guidelines.