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New research shows women who are pregnant face a higher risk of ending up in the hospital, regardless of pregnancy stage.

A novel method to inactivate HCV in donor lungs could allow additional transplants without post-transplant antiviral treatment.

Pigment epithelial detachment is less responsive to anti-VEGF treatment, compared to subretinal fluid or intraretinal cysts in nAMD, investigators observed.

The CAROLINA cardiovascular safety study found that linagliptin was non-inferior to glimepiride in time to a composite cardiovascular endpoint.

A study of medical school applicants through their education showed those more expected to become a doctor by their parents are more likely to feel the strains of becoming one.

Successful HCV treatment with direct-acting antivirals provides long-term efficacy in resolving HCV-associated cryoglobulinemia vasculitis.

Hepatitis B virus may also accelerate the progression of the optical disease, according to investigators.

The FDA has approved triclabendazole (Egaten) for the treatment of fascioliasis, a neglected tropical disease in patients 6 years of age and older.

The EPIT skin patch is still seeking indication as the first peanut allergy desensitization therapy to reach the market.

A 300,000-plus patient cohort analysis showed patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are at a significantly greater risk of death if they don't adhere to statin prescriptions.

A new CDC study found the flu vaccine was 38% effective last year, but it also stopped more than 100,000 hospitalizations.

Sustained virologic response was achieved regardless of the hepatitis C genotype.

Harvard University investigators found that both diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione initiated changes in gene expressions that reduced the number of ciliated cells, and impacted how well they functioned.

If approved, Spravato would become the first novel mechanism of action in 30 years to treat major depressive disorder.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that clinicians refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at risk of depression for counseling services.

Providers and patients now have the option to choose a first dose of daratumumab in 1 or 2 infusions.

Results suggest that pediatric patients with epilepsy should have genomic test results reinterpreted at least every 2 years and before further genetic testing.

Researchers determined that no relationship existed between haptoglobin polymorphism and frequent exacerbator status, though a negative one existed between exacerbator status and current smoking habits.

Early findings indicate that Sephin1 could lead to better clinical outcomes in MS patients as a safe, neuroprotective drug.

Investigators examined the interaction between the proteins TSP1 and C7 to look for a potential molecule to treat fibrosis in patients with butterfly syndrome.

New PANORAMA phase 3 trial results add to the anti-VEGF's profile for treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to APX001 for the treatment of cryptococcosis.

Nicotine was detectable on children’s hands, even when caregivers reported not smoking around the child.

Universal screening for HCV infection is projected to be cost effective and provide greater benefit than the currently recommended birth cohort screening.

Only a few studies have examined over-diagnosis, which investigators note is common if the diagnosis is based on symptoms alone or on a pre-bronchodilator spirometry.

Since 2016, the health system has practiced a heart failure readmission reduction program that's improving patient quality of life.

What challenges—and opportunities—will present themselves in the varying fields of women's health in the following years?

Smokers assigned to e-cigarettes were more likely to remain abstinent than those offered nicotine-replacements like patches or gum. But questions about vaping safety remain.