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'4/19/2024 11:15:59 AM'

FDA OKs Sub-Q Vedolizumab for Crohn's Maintenance Therapy

Subcutaneous administration of vedolizumab is now approved for maintenance therapy in adults with moderate to severe active Crohn's disease after induction therapy with intravenous vedolizumab. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 9:14:03 AM'

Hospice Handoffs May Lower Odds of Medicare Denials

A small study suggests that conversations between hospice and referring providers can help ease transitions to end-of-life care. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 7:58:31 AM'

Is Europe Taking Too Long to Adopt TMS for Major Depression?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has been approved for more than a decade in the US, but Europe still needs clear guidelines. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 6:30:22 AM'

ICI Tx in MS Patients With Comorbid Cancer: Reassuring Data

There is no increased relapse risk in patients with multiple sclerosis and comorbid cancer who are taking checkpoint inhibitor therapy, results of a small study suggest. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 5:26:34 AM'

Menopause, RSV, and More: 4 New Meds to Know

Last year saw more than 50 new drug approvals, many of which may help internists better manage several common conditions in their patients. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 5:17:52 AM'

New Screening Protocol May Improve Prostate Cancer Detection

However, it's not yet clear whether a new three-phase screening intervention, which incorporates PSA test, a four-kallikrein panel, and MRI, will reduce prostate cancer mortality. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 4:52:56 AM'

Less PIH After Modified Laser Rx for Lentigines Reported

A 532-nm picosecond laser with fractional-beam microlens array to treat solar lentigines resulted in a lower hyperpigmentation rate in patients with darker skin types, vs the full-beam approach. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 4:40:09 AM'

Lidocaine Nerve Block Effective for Severe Migraine in Kids

Lidocaine injections into the greater occipital nerve relieve severe, refractory migraine attacks in children, results of a randomized controlled trial show. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 4:39:47 AM'

Does TIPP Reduce Childhood Injuries?

Pediatric residents' use of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP) reduces childhood injury reports in a 2-year cluster-randomized trial. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 4:23:34 AM'

Varied Delays in Pediatric Celiac Diagnosis

Younger Italian kids or those with family celiac history get quicker diagnoses; others with vague symptoms face delays. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 3:46:02 AM'

AI Surpasses Harvard Docs on Clinical Reasoning Test

A chatbot had more instances of incorrect reasoning than doctors did but scored higher overall. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 3:43:28 AM'

Inflammation Affects Furan Exposure and COPD Association

Adults with COPD showed higher blood levels of the environmental pollutant furan than those without COPD. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 3:09:07 AM'

How Long Should a Woman Wait Before Becoming Pregnant Again?

Recent data suggest that the World Health Organization's recommendation on this question should be individualized. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 3:03:50 AM'

Drug Prototype Promising in Treatment of Pulmonary Disease

Proof-of-concept study supported potential of drug-like small molecule to promote lung tissue repair. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 2:45:51 AM'

Healthy Habits Not Outweighed by GLP-1s in OSA

OSA management may be helpful in OSA but raises concerns about access to GLP-1s and abandoning lifestyle changes. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 1:58:04 AM'

Microbiome Alterations Link to Growth Hormone Deficiency

Growth hormone deficiency appears to be linked to a particular microbiome signature that could help with the early diagnosis and treatment of short stature, suggest study. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 1:46:06 AM'

Temporary Gut Liner Lowers Weight, A1c

Data on the investigative, temporary gut liner, EndoBarrier, showed improvement in weight, A1c, fatty liver, and need for insulin, and the effect persisted for up to 2 years after its removal. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 1:26:15 AM'

Why Lung Cancer Screening Is Not for Everyone

Many patients undergo lung cancer screening despite having a higher likelihood of experiencing harm rather than benefit. Medscape Medical News

'4/19/2024 12:58:26 AM'

Registry Gives Snapshot of Cosmetic Procedure-Related AEs

A registry of adverse events from dermatologic procedures found that blistering, hypopigmentation, scars, and burns are the most common complications from laser and energy devices. Medscape Medical News

'4/18/2024 11:55:39 PM'

Investigators Train AI Systems to Predict RA Outcomes

Plugging massive amounts of data from EHRs into AI systems may turn masses of silicon chips into crystal balls for foretelling treatment efficacy. Medscape Medical News