Use of Nose Drops Reduces Length of Young Children’s Colds
Hypertonic saline nose drops effectively reduced the duration of symptoms associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections in children.
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Obesity Tied to Pediatric Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases
Childhood obesity may increase the risk for pediatric immune-mediated skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
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Single Dose of Mpox Vaccine Effective in At-Risk Groups
One dose of a modified mpox vaccine had a vaccine effectiveness of 58% in high-risk groups, including those with a history of an STI.
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Readmission Varies By Discharge Setting for Sepsis Survivors
Risk for 30-day readmission is high and varies by setting for sepsis survivors discharged to skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and home.
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Comprehensive Risk Factor Control in T2D Mitigates HF Risk
A recent study suggests that comprehensive control of multiple risk factors can mitigate heart failure risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Reduce Diabetes Distress in Patients With T2D
Patients with type 2 diabetes often had diabetes distress despite optimal glucose management, and pharmacist-led interventions helped reduce it.
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Research on Hereditary Eye Disease in Black Patients Limited
More studies of hereditary eye diseases in Black patients are “a scientific imperative,” according to the authors of a literature review spanning 20 years.
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Variants in CDH23 Impact Retinitis Pigmentosa Phenotypes
Findings from patients with c.5237 G more than A: p.Arg1746Gln variants in CDH23 may improve genetic counseling and prognostication in some inherited retinal diseases.
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Ileal Paneth Cell Phenotype: A Relevant Biomarker in UC
Ileal paneth cell phenotype is biologically and clinically relevant in ulcerative colitis and can be used as a biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Steroid Tapering Impacts Ulcerative Colitis Remission
Adaptive steroid weaning regimens in patients with ulcerative colitis impact clinical remission and corticosteroid-free clinical remission.
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Lung Nodules Found in Almost Half of Non-Smokers
Researchers from the Netherlands found 42% of participants who had never smoked or stopped smoking had lung nodules, with prevalence varying by age and sex.
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CT Nomogram Identifies RA-ILD
A new study showed a CT-based radiomics nomogram successfully predicted which patients would have rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.
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Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster “Superbugs”
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a recent study says.
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New Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes
An improved test for Lyme disease which resembles an AI-guided form of the at-home COVID-19 test could provide accurate results within 20 minutes.
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Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common
Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online in Allergy.
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Season of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Season of birth is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis, according to a letter to the editor published online in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions, according to a study published in JAMA.
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Multivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in US Adults
Multivitamin (MV) use is not associated with mortality benefit among US adults, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
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Race-Neutral Metrics More Accurately Predict Risk in COPD
Race-neutral metrics more accurately predict the risk for death and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study.
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Two-Thirds of COPD Hospitalized Patients Misuse Inhalers
Among patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD, two-thirds of inhalers assessed at admission are misused, according to a recent study.
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