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A literature review summarized research on sesame allergies as the FDA begins labeling sesame as a major food allergen.

New data show patients who receive referred specialist care from a physician who went to medical school or other certification programs with their primary provider report better survey scores.

Results of the study, which focused on patient-reported outcomes in addition to clinical measurements, mirror findings from other large-scale studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of biosimilars in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

The primary outcome was the number of days alive and out of the hospital at 90 days after trial initiation.

Both rates of macular vessel density loss and ganglion cell complex thinning are associated with central visual field loss in eyes with early glaucoma.

Qualitative interview analysis show male department chairs commonly witness discrimination against their female peers—yet they often are silent for a litany of reasons.

The World Health Organization has set a goal of eradication for HCV by 2030.

Using data from 18 trials with more than 1400 participants, a systematic review and meta-analysis offer clinicians an overview of the effects of SGLT2 inhibitor use on body composition in people with type 2 diabetes.

The COACH trial reported a hospital-based strategy led to lower risk of death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes within 30 days than usual care in patients with acute heart failure.

A set of highlights from some of the more impactful research and data covered this past week in the dermatology field, covering breakthroughs in research and advanced treatment options.

The daytime-nighttime appliance named DNA, serves as a novel alternative to existing treatment options for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Patients with AF experienced worse 90-day outcomes than those without AF, even with comparable, successful reperfusion outcomes.

Although high intensity resistance training did not improve mood in women with fibromyalgia, anger decreased during the 8-week, supervised intervention program.

Results indicated similar outcomes between those who underwent tonsillectomy and mUPPP, with minor differences favoring the tonsillectomy group.

Although the incidence rates were similar among those treated with TNFi and biologics-naïve patients, patients with psoriatic arthritis had a 35% increased risk when compared with the general population.

Children definite motor problems were more likely to have psychotic experiences compared to children with no definite motor problems.

Data from a 2019 survey of more than 5000 cardiologists across the globe suggests 28% of the field may be experiencing some form of mental health condition, with results also shedding light on predictors of mental health conditions.

New research identified gene-corrected autologous keratinocyte grafts as useful for treating recessive DEB patients.

The prevalence of HBV among people who inject drugs was highest in East and Southeast Asia and lowest in Western Europe.

Using data from more than 55,000 people with diabetes using metformin is providing new insight into the apparent reductions in risk of negative cardiovascular and renal outcomes as well as all-cause mortality with use of SGLT2 inhibitors.

The phase 3 GOBI study endpoints was significantly greater with NOV03 versus hypotonic saline on the change from baseline at Week 8.

The FDA requested additional data showing the levels of a nitrosam impurity was below the set threshold throughout the life of vonoprazan.

The data reported significant improvements in serum urate (sUA) following 12 weeks of treatment.

The retrospective study reported the presence of ADAs was associated with lower drug levels, and higher ADA levels were associated with increased risk of TNFi therapy failure.

Results from the MUST trial reported that ustekinumab monotherapy was just as effective in treating psoriatic arthritis as treatment with ustekinumab plus methotrexate.

Using data from more than 25,000 preschool-aged children in Sweden provides an overview in trends of weight gain and BMI changes that may have impacted pediatric populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research into students’ understanding of the dermatology field suggests greater knowledge and exposure may instill greater appreciation for it among medical students.

Ulcerative colitis was considered an independent risk factor, while Crohn’s disease and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease were not.

Using real-world data from the US, Japan, and Sweden provides insight into contemporary trends in GDMT use, including initiation, uptitration, and discontinuation, following hospitalization among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

New data suggests occupational exposure to certain melanocytotoxic chemicals may lead to vitiligo.