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Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy Hinges on Infection Check

Screening for latent tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) is critical before initiating biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a recent clinical audit conducted in Pakistan.

Alcohol-Linked ER Visits Surge Over 25 Years

Alcohol-related emergency department visits have more than doubled in the U.S. since 1993, with chronic alcohol misuse now driving a disproportionate share of cases, according to a new nationwide analysis.

Which Specialists Excise BCCs Most Effectively?

A nationwide study of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) excisions in Denmark found that hospital-based specialists have significantly lower odds of incomplete removal than their practice-based peers, raising important questions about treatment setting and provider expertise.

High Awareness of Unregulated Vapes in U.S. Teens

A growing number of U.S. adolescents and young adults are aware of and experimenting with vaping products that contain 6-methyl-nicotine, a synthetic nicotine analogue not subject to federal premarket review requirements, according to findings from a recent cross-sectional study.

HIV Triples Risk of Silent Coronary Plaque

HIV is independently associated with a significantly increased risk of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis, including obstructive plaque, even after controlling for traditional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new prospective cohort study.

Mixed Rhinitis May Be Overlooked in Youth

A new study suggests that mixed rhinitis (MR) may be a significantly underrecognized condition in children and adolescents previously diagnosed with allergic rhinitis (AR), with nearly half of patients potentially misclassified.

Fifteen-Year Study Reveals Lymphoma Burden in HIV

A 15-year retrospective study from southeastern Romania has revealed a high mortality burden associated with HIV-related lymphomas, underscoring the critical need for earlier diagnosis and integrated treatment strategies.

Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Predicts Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Success

Short stays in pediatric epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs) achieve diagnostic goals in the majority of cases, with drug-resistant epilepsy emerging as a key predictor of both success and repeat admissions, according to a retrospective analysis of 462 admissions over a 10-year period.

Weaker but Present: Vitamin D Ties to COVID Severity

Vitamin D deficiency remains significantly associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19, even in the post-Omicron era, according to new findings from a large-scale retrospective cohort study.

Can Metformin Reduce Cancer in IBD?

Metformin use linked to significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new population-based cohort study.