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AADE: New standards for diabetes self-management programs
Updated standards for diabetes self-management education and support are helpful, but they don’t address the need for integration and mental...
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Inherited mutations shed light on atopic dermatitis pathway
A small study of patients with severe atopic dermatitis reveals mutations in a gene that has potential implications for a targeted treatment.
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TWEAKing inflammation: Studies reflect potential treatment target for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis
A member of the TNF superfamily of cytokines could be an attractive target for drugs to treat inflammation and autoimmune disease.
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Patch is early indicator of temperature rise after HSCT
A wearable patch detected temperature spikes in hospitalized leukemia patients.
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ACOG recommends women start mammography between ages 40 and 50 years
The new mammography guidelines emphasize flexibility and shared decision making.
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VIDEO: Social networking offers coping help for endometriosis patients
With a little online community support, women with endometriosis have a greater chance of finding the care they need.
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Endometriosis after menopause: Weigh the treatment risks
VANCOUVER – Age and previous disease severity are important factors in weighing whether to prescribe hormone therapy for postmenopausal women with...
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Elastrographic ultrasound could guide adenomyosis treatment
VANCOUVER – Elastrographic ultrasound identifies stiffer tissue, which researchers believe will be unlikely to respond to hormone treatment.
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Study validates endometriosis fertility index
VANCOUVER – The tool accurately predicted the odds of natural live births in women with stage III and stage IV endometriosis.
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Endometriosis detection by microRNA possible in early stages
VANCOUVER – Hurdles remain before a new endometriosis diagnostic test can be clinically useful.
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Oral GnRH antagonist offers endometriosis pain relief in trials
VANCOUVER – Elagolix is an oral, nonpeptide, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist being developed by Neurocrine Biosciences and AbbVie...
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Interdisciplinary care reduces deep dyspareunia in endometriosis
VANCOUVER – A study of nearly 300 women, most of whom had confirmed or suspected endometriosis, offers clues for improving deep dyspareunia.
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PREMM5: Updated Lynch syndrome test available
The PREMM5 model estimates a patient’s odds for carrying one of five known genes associated with Lynch syndrome
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Intraoperative radiation looks good for DCIS
LAS VEGAS – Mammography and MRI may be sufficient to select appropriate patients with ductal carcinoma in situ.
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Sexual dysfunction, depression common in endometriosis patients
VANCOUVER – A study in Brazilian women with endometriosis finds about double the risk of sexual dysfunction, as well as high rates of depression...