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CGM Reduces Glycemic Events, Hospitalizations in Older Adults, Regardless of Diabetes Type
February 21st 2023An analysis of Veterans Affairs data from more than 20,000 people with diabetes provides an overview of the associations of CGM initiation with improved glycemic control and reduced hospitalization in this patient population.
COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Post-Infection, Study Finds
February 20th 2023Using data from nearly 2 million US patients with a documented COVID-19 infection, a new study provides an overview of the impact of vaccination, both full and partial, on risk of MACE following infection.
Mark G. Lebwohl, MD: Psoriasis Drugs for Patients with Cancer, Obesity, Psoriatic Arthritis
In another segment of his interview, Mark Lebwohl, MD, discussed the various ways to address different psoriasis patients depending on their backgrounds with obesity, cancer, and psoriatic arthritis.
Optic Disc Features Associated with Grey Crescent Risk in Glaucoma
February 18th 2023Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania suggest the associations, particularly beta peripapillary atrophy, and tilted optic discs, should be accounted for when investigating glaucoma in high-risk black populations.
Study Finds 3 Monoclonal Antibodies Reduce RSV Infections in High-Risk Infants, Children
February 17th 2023According to the systmatic review, motavizumab, nirsevimab, and palivizumab, are associated with significant reductions in RSV-related infections and hospitalizations without a significant increase in adverse events.
Velmanase alfa-tycv: First FDA-Approval for Non-CNS Manifestations of Alpha-Mannosidosis
February 17th 2023Velmanase alfa-tycv (Lamzede) is approved as the first and only enzyme replacement therapy for non-central nervous system manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis, an extremely rare, progressive, lysosomal storage disorder.