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Investigators noted the relationship of reading performance with visual acuity supports the validity of reading performance as end point in clinical trials.

Taste scores were significantly correlated with depression scores for both patients with irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation.

The ongoing PIANO registry is designed to keep real time data on the outcomes of pregnant patients with IBD.

Dr. Paller speaks of the AD-GAP study, which shared insights on moderate to severe atopic dermatitis from patients, caregivers, and independent physicians.

Episode 3 of Crisis Point examines the regional differences in obesity, from issues with nutrition and food insecurity to the use of the phrase "food desert".

Investigators also reported an increase in individualized FeNO associated with young female patients.

Data show SGLT2 inhibitor therapy, in comparison to GLP-1 RA therapy, was associated with slightly lower risk for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in patients with CVD.

Investigators incorporated a myriad of studies detailing the anxiety and depression associated with the disease, and offered new insights into the concerns of patients and caregivers.

A recent press release detailed the phase 3 findings that were presented at the virtual conference, which shows that bimekizumab was well-tolerated and efficacious in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

In research presented virtually at IDWeek 2021, investigators with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a review of nursing home antibiotic stewardship citation deficiencies in order to improve implementation.

Data from 5 trials presented at ID Week 2021 are promising for the investigational biotherapeutic.

Adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis reported incremental improvement of their condition in a new extension trial study presented at EADV.

Data show the 20-year cumulative incidence of AVR was 3.4% in mild AS, 20.2% in moderate AS, and 54.6% in severe AS.

Risky sexual behavior is the sole independent predictor of acute HDV.

Investigators reported that the vaccine prevented symptomatic and severe cases of COVID-19 in several populations including older patients.

Montefiore experts discuss the emphasis on education at their MFM-Cardiology care program.

Age, antibiotic use, and proton pump inhibitor use was associated with an increase in C difficile infections.

Maralixibat oral solution is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome.

Incarceration history and current opioid agonist treatment was associated with antibody testing.

The mean number of injections per year was 6.2 ± 1.4 injections following 1 year of treatment in 2007 - 2010 and 8.3 ± 2.0 injections in 2016 - 2017.

An obstetrician-gynecologist and a cardiologist discuss the inception of their joint cardiovascular care program for expecting mothers.

Investigators reported that the drug helped improve skin repigmentation in patients with vitiligo, but added that further studies were needed to fully explore its efficacy.

Healthcare provider knowledge on fecal microbiota transplantation as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease is still lacking.

Additionally, investigators believe epidermal impairment in the skin of children with atopic dermatitis could contribute to the development of allergic sensitization.

Both proton pump inhibitors and histamine 2 receptor antagonists are commonly prescribed for stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients.

In patients with T2D without prior CVD, chronic kidney disease was the single risk factor associated with highest risk of MACE.

Analysis data show 3 times more risk of intensive care unit care in patients with venous thromboembolism compared to non-VTE patients (RR: 2.78).

Investigators believed the immunosuppressive qualities of these biologics posed no additional risk in contracting the COVID-19 virus, but added that additional research is warranted.