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Citing workplace violence, one-fourth of critical care workers are ready to quit
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
A new study finds that 25% of health care workers polled were willing to quit because of violence while at work.
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Review cautions against influencer-promoted hair-growth remedies
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Dermatologists reviewed five treatments that represent some of the most frequently discussed hair-growth trends on social media: rosemary, onion...
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Dermatologists skeptical of calamine lotion TikTok trend
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Although these ingredients are exceedingly safe with temporary, localized use, high concentrations and chronic use of calamine lotion can be...
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FDA authorizes intradermal use of Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Intradermal administration will allow providers to get five doses out of a one-dose vial.
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James Roberts, MD, trailblazer in EM, dies at age 76
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Dr. Roberts was among the first physicians in the world to be board certified in EM and coauthored the foundational EM text.
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Topical roflumilast approved for psoriasis in adults and adolescents
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
In clinical trials, topical roflumilast was effective in treating psoriasis in intertriginous areas, including the buttocks, underarms, and...
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FDA approves belimumab for children with lupus nephritis
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Children with lupus-related kidney damage can now receive the B cell–reducing therapy that adults with lupus nephritis have been able to get for...
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Genetic link adds to gut-brain axis theory in Alzheimer’s disease
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
The same genes that influence Alzheimer’s disease were found in a host of gut disorders, according to a new study out of Australia.
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FDA approves topical ruxolitinib for nonsegmental vitiligo
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Approval was based on the results of two phase 3 trials in 674 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo aged 12 years or older.
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FDA approves combination pegloticase and methotrexate for refractory gout
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
In the phase 4 trial, co-administration of pegloticase and methotrexate reduced the formation of new anti-PEG antibodies.
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CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.
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Heart attack care not equal for women and people of color
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Over time, even with improvements across the board in care, women and people of color wait longer for treatment of myocardial infarction than...
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Irritable bowel syndrome therapy removed from market (again)
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
Zelnorm, a short-term IBS-C treatment, has been removed from the market. The drug manufacturer cited “business concerns.”
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FDA Class I recall: Batteries for CARESCAPE 2860 Ventilator
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
When using the backup power source, clinicians should make sure to have alternative routes for breathing support on hand.
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FDA Volara ventilator warning upgraded to full recall
- Author:
- Maiya Focht
The risk is especially high because Volara is designed to be used in outpatient settings.