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Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
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FDA makes Ilaris the first approved treatment for adult-onset Still’s disease
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Canakinumab (Ilaris) had previously been approved for the juvenile-onset form of Still’s disease, also known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthri...
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FDA approves ixekizumab for nonradiographic axSpA
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
This is the first IL-17A antagonist to receive FDA approval for this indication.
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Infectious disease specialists among lowest in pay
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
ID specialists are also listed as among the highest in time spent on paperwork per week and among the lowest in f...
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COVID-19 may cause subacute thyroiditis
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
This is the first known case of subacute thyroiditis being associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to the...
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Ob.gyns. income is in the middle of the pack of specialties
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Among ob.gyns., 38% report that gratitude and relationships with patients is the most rewarding part of their job.
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Sensitizer prevalent in many hypoallergenic products for children
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
More than half of the shampoo products labeled hypoallergenic contained cocamidopropyl betaine.
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Suicide increased 35% during 1999-2018 in the U.S.
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Rates were significantly higher in rural areas than urban ones in 2018.
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FDA approves first generic albuterol inhaler
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
The FDA had recently released guidance on steps companies need to take to submit complete applications for products like this.
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FDA approves recombinant treatment for hemophilia A or B with inhibitors
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
The new treatment is made using milk from transgenic rabbits.
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FDA approves ixekizumab for pediatric plaque psoriasis
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
A phase 3 study showed a safety profile similar in both pediatric and adult patients, albeit with greater rates of conjunctivitis, influenza, and u...
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Focus groups seek transgender experience with HIV prevention
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Despite increased HIV risk, many transgender youth felt discouraged from seeking help and info because providers ...
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FDA approves ozanimod for relapsing and secondary progressive forms of MS
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
It is the only approved sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator with no requirement for genetic testing or label-based first-dose observation.
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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based ca...
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More inclusive assessment better predicts cognitive impairment in very preterm children
- Author:
- Christopher Palmer
Tests at age 6 years provided the best diagnostic accuracy for finding risk for cognitive impairment at age 12 years.