Decrease in Head and Neck Cancer Incidence Seen During Pandemic
During the first COVID-19 year, head and neck cancer incidence decreased, particularly in localized cases, suggesting pandemic impacts on diagnosis and care.
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Many With Meniere Disease Do Not Meet AAO-HNS Criteria
Many ICD-10-diagnosed Meniere disease patients do not meet AAO-HNS criteria, with 480 of 806 diagnoses aligning, revealing clinicodemographic variations.
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Self-Estimation of Weight Accurate in Emergency Care
Patient self-estimation of weight appears to be accurate in adult emergency care.
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Alternate Approaches Needed to ID Nonemergent Encounters
Only a small percentage of reasons for visits could be accurately categorized to a specific medical urgency category in a study.
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In Older Patients With IBD, Vaccine Reduces Shingles Risk
RZV reduces herpes zoster risk in IBD patients 50 or older, showing significant protection across age groups and both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
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Optimizing Fecal Calprotectin Cutoffs for Assessing UC Endoscopic Activity
FC at 60 mcg/g effectively distinguishes Mayo endoscopic subscores in ulcerative colitis, aiding clinical remission prediction with high accuracy.
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Meningeal Artery Embolization Lowers Subdural Hematoma Risk
MMA embolization, coupled with surgery, reduces re-operation risk by nearly threefold for subacute or chronic SDH, minimizing subsequent SDH and drainage needs.
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BMI Ups Mortality in Patients With Severe Burns
Study results indicate that among patients with severe burns abnormal BMI appears to increase mortality rate.
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Hydrogel Burn Dressing Superior to Silver Sulfadiazine for Severe Burns
Hydrogel burn dressing had a superior effect on post-burn pain compared with silver sulfadiazine, according to a study.
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Antidepressants Safe, Effective for Comorbid Depression & Medical Diseases
Antidepressants are deemed safe and effective for depression treatment in patients with comorbid medical disease, according to a comprehensive review.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Benefits Patients With Bipolar Disorder
DBT decreased suicide attempts in bipolar adolescents, marking a crucial impact on suicidal behavior compared to standard care.
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Exhalation Delivery System With Fluticasone Effective for Rhinosinusitis
For chronic rhinosinusitis, an exhalation delivery system that delivers fluticasone to sinonasal areas above the inferior turbinate is efficacious.
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Climatic Hazards Linked to Aggravation of Atopic Dermatitis
Climatic hazards are likely to aggravate atopic dermatitis (AD), with the impact including direct and indirect effects.
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ED Visits Up for Adults With Diabetes
ED visit rates for adults with diabetes increased from 2012 to 2021, with the highest rates among Black individuals and those with two to four chronic conditions.
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Diabetes Associated With Identifiable Vocal Changes
Voice analysis suggests potential for T2D screening; pitch and deviation show high accuracy, emphasizing its prescreening or monitoring utility.
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Most Adults With AMD Unaware of Diagnosis
Many adults with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lack awareness, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and follow-up for vision preservation.
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Insurance Status Impacts Progression in Diabetic Retinopathy
Uninsured patients face higher risks of advanced diabetic retinopathy and progression to proliferative DR, emphasizing healthcare access’s impact on eye health.
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Complement Inhibitors Beneficial in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Complement inhibitors benefit paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria patients by reducing lactate dehydrogenase, improving hemoglobin, and preventing transfusions.
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Systemic Mastocytotis Involves Wide Range of Subtypes
Systemic mastocytosis presents diagnostic challenges, diverse symptoms, and higher mortality in advanced subtypes, emphasizing the need for effective therapies.
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Visit Length Linked With Care Processes
PCP choices in scheduled visit length impact specialty care utilization; 15/30-minute appointments correlate with more primary care and fewer specialty care visits.
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