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Tocilizumab Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis After Non-TNFi Failure
Better efficacy for tocilizumab versus abatacept and rituximab in patients with first non-TNFi failure
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Slowed in Segmental Vitiligo
Motor nerves in the lesional limbs compromised by SV, particularly when the disease is at the stable stage
Burden of Hep C Virus Substantial Despite Oral Antiviral Therapy
In the next 35 years, 320,000 patients expected to die, 157,000 to develop hepatocellular carcinoma
>3% of Preterm Births Attributed to Exposure to Particulate Matter
Attributable preterm birth costs estimated at $4.33 billion, of which $760 million spent on medical care
Higher Weight in First Year May Up Risk of Islet Autoimmunity
Development of islet autoimmunity linked to weight z-scores at 12, but not 24 or 36, months of age
Tool Guides Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After PCI
For patients without major bleed, ischemic event at one year after percutaneous coronary intervention
AAP Calls for More Funds for Graduate Education in Pediatrics
Increase in funding of GME positions recommended to address pediatrician workforce needs
Improper Prescribing Common at Hospital Discharge of Seniors
Finding among older adults discharged from cardiology, internal medicine services
Antipsychotics Not Effective for Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
No significant effect found for preventing or treating delirium during hospitalization
Mortality Low for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe GERD
For patients with severe GERD, low rates of 90- and 30-day mortality and 90-day reoperation
