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Postop incentive spirometry had minimal impact on hypoxemia in bariatric surgery patients
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Incentive spirometry should no longer be considered a standard of care, according to new study.
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Watch for cutaneous manifestations of tropical infectious diseases
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Dr. Stephen K. Tyring underscores the key cutaneous manifestations of some of the most prevalent and dangerous tropical infections.
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Bone fractures more likely to occur in psoriasis, PsA patients
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
This is the first population-based study to examine the relationship between bone fractures and psoriasis, according to the authors.
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New report highlights gaps in knowledge on marijuana use
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Evidence review shows when using cannabis or cannabinoids is effective, ineffective, or harmful.
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Double-dose influenza vaccine effective against type B strains
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
All children under the age of 3 years benefited from double-dose IIV4 vaccination.
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Assay testing accurate in distinguishing bacterial from viral respiratory tract infections
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
New assay technology holds promise for reducing overprescribing of antibiotics to young children in the hospital.
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Genetic studies link JIA subtypes to adult diseases, show uniqueness of systemic disease
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Two new studies of the genetic relationships between the seven designated categories of juvenile idiopathic arthritis provide compelling support...
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High consumption of red meat increases diverticulitis risk in men
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Men who consume higher quantities of red meat are at an increased risk of developing diverticulitis, especially if they’re eating unprocessed red...
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Understanding SSTI admission, treatment crucial to reducing disease burden
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
A new study aims to shed more light on how patients with skin and soft tissue infections are admitted and treated.
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Statin use increases risk of herpes zoster
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Statin use, as well as how recent statin exposure occurred, are significant risk factors of herpes zoster.
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Diabetes-related kidney failure down sharply in Native Americans
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Highly susceptible population is the fastest decreasing in terms of kidney failure, according to new Vital Signs report.
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Osteopenia risk up in men with sarcopenia and COPD
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Osteopenia/osteoarthritis is significantly more likely in men with COPD who experience sarcopenia.
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Depressive symptoms plague ‘significant number’ of active airline pilots
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among airline pilots are significant and underreported because of stigma.
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Vedolizumab effective at treating UC in wide range of patients
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Subjects who had previously failed to respond to TNF antagonists and those who never previously received one, both benefited from treatment with...
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Endoscopy during pregnancy increases risk of preterm, SGA birth
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Although the increase in risk is minimal, pregnant mothers are advised to avoid endoscopy while pregnant.