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Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat moderate-to-severe eczema that isn't well controlled by topical medication.

FDA Approves Dupixent to Treat Eczema

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Active ingredient binds to protein (interleukin-4 receptor alpha subunit) that causes inflammation
For patients with high-cervical spinal cord injury

Arm, Hand Function Restored in Tetraplegic Patient

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Researchers utilized functional electric stimulation + intracortical brain-computer interface system
Total knee replacement has minimal effects on quality of life

Total Knee Replacement Typically Has Minimal Impact on QoL

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Cost-effectiveness of the procedure could increase if restricted to more severely affected patients
In a position paper published online March 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Substance Abuse Is a Treatable Chronic Medical Condition

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ACP position paper outlines health and public policy interventions for effective prevention and treatment
For adults age 60+ years

Alcohol Consumption Trending Upward Among Older Adults

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Among women age 60+, trend upward in prevalence of current drinking, binge drinking
A primary-care-based teleretinal diabetic retinopathy screening program can reduce wait times for DR screening and increase overall screening rates

Teleretinal Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Ups Screening Rates

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Implementation of TDRS program reduces median time to screening from 158 to 17 days
Childhood adiposity is associated with increased odds of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Childhood Adiposity Linked to Later Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

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Likelihood of having NAFLD and ALT elevation can be mitigated by becoming nonobese in adulthood
For patients undergoing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent

DAPT Cessation Patterns Vary With Diabetes Status After PCI

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Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events up for DAPT disruption, regardless of diabetes status
Marathon runners can develop acute kidney injury and diagnostic indicators of tubular injury

Marathon Runners Show Signs of Short-Term Kidney Injury

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Injury and repair biomarker levels suggest structural damage to renal tubules
Pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at increased risk for adverse maternal and offspring outcomes

Pregnancy Risks Upped in Women With Intellectual Disability

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Also, offspring at increased risk for preterm birth, small for gestational age