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Real-World Study Shows Effectiveness of Ixekizumab for Psoriasis
Significant clinical improvements seen with and without induction therapy, with faster initial response with induction
Semaglutide May Reduce Craving in Alcohol Use Disorder
Phase 2 trial shows significant reduction in drinks per drinking day and weekly alcohol craving
Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled — What Happens Next?
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A federal vaccine advisory panel work session focused on next year's flu shot...
Rates of ADHD Up in Adults With Autism, Intellectual Disability
Adults with autism and co-occurring ADHD have higher negative health outcome rates
Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims Life of Unvaccinated Child
Number of measles cases has risen to 124 in Gaines County, Texas, since January
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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Worthy Of Public Concern, Expert Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Average people are right to be worried about PFAS “forever chemicals” being found...
PREFUL MRI Reveals Distinct Lung Phenotype in Children With Long COVID
Children and adolescents with post-COVID-19 condition have lower regional ventilation and quantified perfusion
Four Immunoassays for Neurofilament Light Chain Show Consistent Performance in ALS
Four techniques offer good clinical performance for serum NfL quantification in diagnosis and prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Mediterranean Diet May Modestly Reduce Risk for Obesity-Related Cancers
Findings independent of adiposity measures
2017 to 2022 Saw Rise in ED Orders for Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
One in nine patients starting with emergency prescription go on to receive continuous buprenorphine prescription within one year
Weight Loss After Antiobesity Medication Initiation Lowers Joint Revision Risk
Higher weight loss after initiating antiobesity meds linked to lower risk for revision of hip and knee replacement
Breast Cancer Incidence Rates Vary by Region in U.S. Women Younger Than 40
Western region had highest rate of increase, despite having lowest absolute incidence rate from 2001 to 2020
Increase Seen in Percentage of Rural Patients Traveling More Than an Hour for Surgical...
Increase seen in percentage of rural beneficiaries traveling more than 60 minutes for low-risk and high-risk procedures
Stressors Affect Systemic Inflammation, Tumor Aggressiveness in Breast Cancer
Perceived stress, discrimination, neighborhood deprivation linked to systemic inflammation, aggressive tumor characteristics
One in Six Patients in Phase 2 Cancer Trials Receive Drug When Eventually Approved
Proportion increases when considering off-label use but drops when considering drugs with substantial clinical benefit