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Acne severity shows negative impact on women’s self esteem
The literature review provided evidence that subjective, but not objective, perceptions of acne severity affected self-esteem.
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FDA approves first therapy treatment for EGPA
Approval of using mepolizumab for EGPA was based on data from a 52-week clinical trial that compared it with placebo, according to the FDA.
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Device-based treatments improved acne in small study, with good safety profile
As far as the investigators know, this is the first study to compare the DL and FMR in acne patients.
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Robotic Nissen fundoplication has teaching advantages
The robotic technique potentially allows for increased trainee participation without compromising perioperative outcomes.
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FDA grants 510k clearance for glucose monitoring system
Clearance allows the device to be used for monitoring plasma glucose levels and determining dysglycemia in SICU patients.
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Multipart collaboration brings data-driven care management tools to patients
One Drop users will now be able to sync Fitbit intraday data to their One Drop accounts.
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FDA approves first extended-release steroid injection for OA knee pain
The microsphere-based formulation is intended to prolong the release of triamcinolone acetonide inside the synovial fluid.
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PBC linked to low BMD, increased risk of osteoporosis
The mechanisms underpinning the metabolic or biochemical relationships are not known.
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Clinical trial: Mesh weights compared for ventral hernia repair
A clinical trial comparing heavy vs. medium weight surgical mesh is currently recruiting patient
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Patients with severe obesity may have difficulty grading pain
Patients with severe obesity may have greater difficulty grading pain than do average-weight patients.
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FDA grants accelerated approval to copanlisib for relapsed follicular lymphoma
The Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to copanlisib (Aliqopa) for the treatment of adults with relapsed follicular...
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Briviact gets monotherapy approval for partial-onset seizures
New indication is based on extrapolation of trials data as an adjunctive treatment.
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Diabetes infusion sets under voluntary recall
Because of potential for overdosing insulin and inducing hypoglycemia, the Medtronic insulin pump is under a voluntary recall.
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PBC linked to increased risk of bone fracture
Multiple factors underlie the osteopenic bone disease in PBC.
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FDA clears first 2D mammography device with patient-controlled compression
Women can increase or decrease the amount of compression on their own breasts using a remote.