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Serum HBV DNA significantly decreased from week 0-24 in patients treated with entecavir.

Globally, 331 million women and 317 million men had hypertension in 1990, compared with 626 million women and 652 million men in 2019.

The study also showed cost savings for both standard and dose-intensified infliximab.

A new study shows that research and educational resources are greatly lacking regarding skin color and dermatology education.

The updated USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 - 75 years with conditions including overweight or obesity.

The updated transcatheter aortic valve replacement system incorporates a supra-annular valve design, with a redesigned catheter tip and 4 valve sizes.

The newest indication for the anticoagulant is based on phase 3 VOYAGER PAD findings showing benefit in reduced risk of major cardiovascular events among post-revascularization patients with PAD.

Though investigators called for more research on the biologic, recent data showed patients treated with bimekizumab recorded improved skin pain when compared to placebo and adalimumab.

Older individuals are at an increased risk of more severe COVID-19 outcomes.

There are a number of ongoing clinical trials testing psychedelics as a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

The BNT162b2 vaccine is the first to be approved by the FDA, and will likely result in greater prescribing capability and workplace vaccine mandates.

Trigger avoidance-only strategies don’t actually help migraine patients improve. These are the proactive behaviors that do.

Pictorial data on carotid intima-media thickness and presence of carotid plaques can improve prescription of lipid-lowering drugs.

Investigators found that intralymphatic immunotherapy of was not superior to placebo or other forms of allergen-specific immunotherapy, but felt continued research was warranted.

Both patients and physicians request more time for routine ulcerative colitis appointments.

Costello suggests low intensity exercise for those coming off of COVID-19 infections.

Study shows single-session pain relief class noninferior to 8-session cognitive behavioral therapy for pain catastrophizing, pain intensity, and pain interference.

All NOACs had a lower risk of stroke or SE compared to warfarin, including apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban.

Patients with severe mental health issues often are linked to health inequalities that contribute to a shorter life expectancy than the general population.

Investigators found that despite a lack of infrastructure on pediatric quality improvement, higher-performing hospitals can sustain cost-effective strategies for pediatric asthma care.

While effective, liver biopsies are invasive and costly for assessing liver fibrosis.

The good care practices cited in the study can lead to increased care of patients with atopic dermatitis and are able to be implemented in any practice.

Many people adopted exercise programs they could do at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data show 15% of authors in this analysis reported financial associations with trial sponsors in invasive cardiovascular intervention studies.

A new study showed about half of all vitiligo patients from a care system were burdened with the sleeping disorder.

Most common factor for hospitalizations of T2D include cardiac disorder, infections and infestations, and nervous system disorders.

Developed by BrainsWay, the new device has been shown to decrease anxiety symptoms in adult patients with anxious depression.

The mapping system incorporate referencing based on 3D navigation, similar to what is used for brain, spine, ENT, and lung surgeries.