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Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis 7.3 Percent in U.S. Adults
Patients with AD and more severe disease have higher scores on dermatology life quality index
Buprenorphine/Samidorphan Helpful in Refractory Depression
Consistently greater reduction in MADRS score from baseline seen for BUP/SAM versus placebo
Blood Donations Exceeded Demand After Las Vegas Shooting
Almost 800 units of blood donated by public citizens after shooting; more than 17 percent wasted
Surgery Restores Boy’s Ability to Walk Post-Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Nerve transfer surgery was performed on patient's leg, allowing him to walk
Pediatric Anesthesia Does Not Affect Development Outcomes
No significant differences seen in early developmental vulnerability in sibling-matched cohort
Characteristics of Black AMI Patients Impact Mortality Rate
Characteristics of black AMI patients tied to significant difference in five-year mortality after AMI
Poll: Patients, Caregivers Worry About Cost of Cancer Care
Survey also shows that Americans misinformed about alternative treatments for cancer
Majority of Internists Still Have Financial Ties to Industry
Most common benefits received were drug samples and food and beverage
Cancer Mortality Up for 2nd-, 3rd-Generation Latino Immigrants
Latino generation linked to cancer mortality risk after adjustment for education, lifestyle factors, illness
Abnormalities in Genes Linked to IRSP in Alzheimer’s Disease
Abnormalities, reductions in gene expression associated with insulin receptor signaling pathway
