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Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
Prevalence of Celiac Disease High in First-Degree Relatives
FDRs with villous atrophy identified with high sensitivity and specificity by anti-TTG ≥2.75 of ULN
Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders
Odds increased for mental health disorders, HIV infection, systemic illnesses
Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use
Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
Radiologists Performing More Paracenteses, Thoracenteses
2004 to 2016 saw increase in paracentesis, thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists
Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events
Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill
As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma
Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA
Reduction in PTSD Symptoms Linked to Decrease in T2DM
Patients with clinically meaningful reduction in PTSD Checklist score less likely to develop type 2 diabetes
Hospitalizations With Psych Diagnosis Common in ESKD
Dialysis adults hospitalized with psychiatric diagnoses have higher risk of all-cause death
