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Key Concepts, Gaps in Knowledge Identified in Self-Examination for Those with High Melanoma Risk
A review of randomized clinical trials using the World Health Organization’s framework for clinical adherence to point to key knowledge gaps in self-exam knowledge among those at high risk for skin cancer.
Epicutaneous Immunotherapy in Children Aged 1 to 3 Effective for Peanut Allergy Desensitization
This new data indicates that the peanut patch was efficacious and safe in children with peanut allergies in this age bracket, expanding the body of research on desensitization for toddlers and young children.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Long-Term Risk of Disease Following Fetal Exposure to RA
May 12th 2023Women are more likely than men to experience rheumatoid arthritis, but do you know the impact that having rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy can have on the long-term health of the fetus? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Diabetes Dialogue: Breaking Down the Medtronic 780G Approval, with Robert Vigersky, MD
May 12th 2023In this episode, hosts sit down with Robert Vigersky, MD, chief medical officer of Medtronic Diabetes, for a discussion around the MiniMed 780G, including use, exclusive features, and how patients can obtain the new system.
Metabolic Syndrome Could Worsen Damaging Effects of Alcohol Use on Liver
May 12th 2023Despite stable rates of heavy alcohol use, deaths from alcohol-associated liver damage have risen in the US. A new study suggests an increase in the damaging effects of alcohol use in people with metabolic syndrome could be driving this apparent increase.
Jessica Allegretti, MD, MPH: An Update on the Quasar Study at DDW 2023
In the induction trial, guselkumab resulted in a higher rate of clinical remission, as well as symptomatic remission, clinical response, endoscopic improvement, and histo-endoscopic mucosal improvement at week 12.