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Two popular screening tests for gestational diabetes clinically equivalent
“The unknown question was whether diagnosing and treating more women would be associated with any differences in any of the multiple GDM-...
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Consensus statement issued on retinoids for ichthyosis, disorders of cornification
To date, no specific guidance has addressed the safety, efficacy, or overall precautions for their use in the pediatric population.
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Women physicians and the pandemic: A snapshot
“Be realistic with your time and commitments, allowing time for restoration and rest,” Dr. Linda Brubaker said.
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Women psychiatrists struggle to balance work-life demands during COVID-19
“The painfully loud and clear message is that our patients need us, and our children … rely on us,” said Dr. Misty Richards.
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Joint guidelines favor antibody testing for certain Lyme disease manifestations
The Infectious Disease Society of America, American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology teamed up for the first time to...
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Telepsychiatry poised to thrive after the pandemic
“I think the silver lining of COVID is it led telemedicine past the tipping point,” said Dr. Peter Yellowlees.
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A call to make four telehealth provisions permanent
Dr. Peter Yellowlees said he’d like to see permanent changes in licensing, reimbursement, telephony, and prescribing.
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2020 and the telehealth boom
The APA found that 31% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults had used telehealth services.
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Neurologist as patient: A missed diagnosis, poor communication, and incompetent care could have led to quadriplegia
Medical errors can and will happen. Hopefully those involved will learn from them.
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Review finds mortality rates low in young pregnant women with SJS, TEN
The systematic review found that early diagnosis and withdrawal of the causative medications, such as antiretrovirals, were beneficial.
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Global stomach cancer deaths decline as colorectal cancer deaths stagnate, rise
Data suggest fewer people are dying from stomach cancer, but in some countries, the risk of colorectal cancer death is increasing or declining...
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Advocacy strategies: Leveraging patient testimonials, physician expertise, and Google
Advocating for the rheumatology specialty calls for extensive research on patients’ problems and administrative insurance companies’ policies, and...
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Rheumatology feels impact of COVID-19 telehealth boom
Rheumatologists are waiting to see whether changes in telehealth payments and regulations made during the pandemic and changing patient...
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The long road to a PsA prevention trial
Researchers zero in on biologics, diet, and risk modeling to craft studies on a challenging population.