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New research shows diarrhea did not increase overall mortality for hospitalized patients.

Tanaz Kermani, MD, MS, talks about the current state of vasculitis care and the latest research in the field.

White a treat-to-target strategy is an important part of managing patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a more controlled implementation with closer follow-up appointments and patient education yielded better outcomes.

Key themes such as a distrust in conventional therapies and non-conventional "cures" with no scientific evidence were observed.

Data show 80% of included patients had an increase of more than 20 points in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire summary scores.

From 2014 to 2020, there was significant increase in the frequency of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension, transfusion, preterm birth <37 weeks, and NICU admission.

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Investigators suggested high-dose vitamin D could have beneficial effects on other health outcomes related to pneumonia and influenza.

Elapsed time following diagnosis, naïve biologic therapy status and previous use of only 1 biologic were associated with higher persistence rates.

An overview of the progress in hemophilia treatments and global access to gene therapy.

The investigative gene therapy achieved significant phase 3 endpoints, after receiving feedback from the FDA on its efficacy outcomes in 2020.

Outside of the ankle, knees and elbows were also commonly affected joints for patients with hemophilia.

Guidelines lack clear recommendations for osteoporosis management and fall prevention, which may be due to a lack of evidence in the literature.

Understanding the differences between sexes regarding PsA treatment may change the management of PsA in male and female patients and improve outcomes.

A systematic literature review highlighted key risk factors that could constitute a risk assessment model for hemophilia bleeding—a currently lacking guidance for clinicians.

New data suggests that the half-life of nonacog alfa is longer than previously detailed in young and older patients.

The most common comorbidities for adults were hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

Investigators address the need for understanding surrounding the relationship between poor bone health and patients who are hemophilia carriers and those with von Willebrand disease.

C Difficile infections decreased in VA healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigators found that sleep apnea was also associated with an increased risk of Parkinsons disease.

A new study evaluates the prognostic potential of exercise testing for patients with sickle cell disease.

Socioeconomic factors beyond race and ethnicity may play important role in determining prematurity and ROP risk.

An association between REM-OSA and intima thickness was also observed in women patients.

“Although the achievement of treatment targets has been associated with improved quality of life and slower disease progression, patients may still experience symptoms and a burden of disease,” investigators stated.

Interventions could be utilized in patients awaiting liver transplantations to avoid further complications or mortality.

Investigators noted selection bias and unaccounted-for confounders may make the increase in RVO incidence coincidental to COVID-19 infection.

Cotton gloves showed superior comfort and practicability among patients with hand dermatoses.

Recurrent infections occurred in 23.9% of the 134-patient study.

Data show the life expectancy of Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black Americans decreased by more than 3 years during the pandemic.

Despite this, investigators noted that patients with ICI-induced bullous pemphigoids experienced relatively improved tumor responses.