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Investigators have found a negative association between the COPD and proton pump inhibitors through a familiar sequence symmetry analysis approach used to find associations between COPD and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Risk for major bleeding was found to be higher in patients treated with aspirin, ticagrelor compared to aspirin alone.

The new SLE test enhances specificity without sacrificing sensitivity.

Though operating room-based injections are predominantly performed, investigators could not find sufficient data that confirmed it as the only safe injection site.

New research shows 9 SNPs of 4 genes were significantly associated with the anti-VEGF therapy response in patients with age-related macular degeneration.

The new growth hormone has a weekly injection rate, as opposed to the daily injection rates of other growth hormones such as somatropin.

The investigative team in Canada found that pre-pregnancy weight may possibly influence a child’s risk of developing pediatric allergic diseases.

Clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and ceftriaxone are associated with the highest risk of CDI.

Investigators believe the treatment strategy can go on to treat other “difficult-to-treat” areas of the body such as palms, elbows, and lips.

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.

A 0.063 mg dose had a probability of 94% to be ≥95% effective, despite being 4- to 10- times lower than common dosage levels.

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.