Adolescent Medicine
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JAK inhibitor ivarmacitinib shows efficacy for atopic dermatitis in a pivotal trial
The co-primary endpoints were change in IGA and EASI scores at 16 weeks, and both improved rapidly, showing statistical significance relative to...
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Substance abuse disorders may share a common genetic signature
New findings could eventually lead to universal therapies to treat multiple and comorbid addictions, according to the study’s authors.
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Study finds quality of topical steroid withdrawal videos on YouTube subpar
“We were disheartened that patient testimonial videos had the poorest quality and reliability of the information sources,” Erika McCormick said....
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Cutting social media to 1 hour a day boosts self-image in young adults
Plenty of research has linked frequent social media use with body image issues and even eating disorders. But crucial gaps in our knowledge remain...
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Which recommendations on screening, diagnosing, and treating eating disorders are most helpful?
Recently, it has become more widely accepted that eating disorders may be found across people of a variety of socioeconomic statuses.
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Lebrikizumab monotherapy for AD found safe, effective during induction
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Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.
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Causal link found between childhood obesity and adult-onset diabetes
Bigger children have increased risks for almost all subtypes of adult-onset diabetes, a Mendelian randomization study indicates.
Conference Coverage
High CV risk factor burden in young adults a ‘smoldering’ crisis
Cardiovascular risk factors are “unacceptably” high and are increasing among young adults, prompting calls for aggressive preventive measures.
Conference Coverage
Old drug verapamil may have new use in type 1 diabetes
In randomized trial, the old cardiac agent slowed the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes.
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Real-time CGM plus insulin pump best for type 1 diabetes
Real-time continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump use yielded more time in target glucose range vs. intermittently scanned CGM and...