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A 75-year-old woman presents with a cyst on her right index finger that has been present for 3 weeks. What is the best treatment option?
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Electronic Nicotine Delivery System May Reduce Toxicant Exposure, Cigarette Consumption
People using electronic nicotine delivery systems with cigarette-like nicotine delivery may reduce their exposure to a tobacco-specific carcinogen metabolite, even with concurrent smoking.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update
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G-POEM Is Safe, Modestly Effective for Refractory Gastroparesis
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, concerning mental health trends and major treatment gaps were noted among adolescents. We spoke with Cécile Rousseau, MD, researcher, psychiatrist, and professor in the division of social and transcultural psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health.
American Lung Association Report Shows 40% of US Regularly Breathes Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 22nd annual “State of the Air” report shows that approximately 40% of Americans breathe polluted air on a regular basis.
Clinical Challenge: Elbow Pain and Numbness in Fingers
A 40-year-old man reports pain in his right elbow and numbness in his right pinky and ring fingers. What is your diagnosis?
Botulinum Toxin Use Associated With Improvements in Depression
Can use of botulinum toxin injection improve severity in patients with depression?
New Guidance: American College of Physicians Discusses Antibody Response in COVID-19 Immunity
To help clinicians and patients determine if antibodies protect against reinfection, the ACP discussed tests for diagnosing and estimating the prevalence of COVID-19.
Chronic Stress Inhibits Hair Growth by Prolonging Follicle Stem Cells’ “Resting Phase”
Chronic stress can affect tissue homeostasis, but the question is how does this occur? The researchers investigated whether the stress hormone corticosterone regulates hair follicle stem cell quiescence and hair growth in mice.
‘Unprecedented’ Decline in ESKD Incidence Occurred Early in the Pandemic
During weeks 12-19 of 2020, the incidence of end-stage kidney disease decreased 20% compared with the same period in 2017-2019, according to a COVID-19 supplement to the US Renal Data System 2020 annual data report.
Kloxxado, a Higher-Dose Naloxone Nasal Spray, Gets FDA Approval
Kloxxado is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
Digital Mammography Drives Higher Detection Rates of DCIS
The higher contrast of this tool is better than film-screen mammography at detecting calcifications that are key to diagnosing DCIS.
Nonarteritic, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Study
Ischemic optic neuropathies are the most common acute optic nerve pathology in patients older than 50 years of age.
Strategies for Minimizing Vaccination Pain in Children
Insufficient pain management during childhood immunizations may lead to increased fear of needles and later health care avoidance.
Comparing Mindfulness Meditation With Headache Education for Migraine
Researchers presented their study results comparing headache education with mindfulness-based stress reduction for patients with migraine at the AAN 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting,
AHA Guidelines for Viridans Group Streptococcal Endocarditis Prevention
The purpose of this update was to examine interval evidence of the acceptance and impact of the 2007 recommendations on viridans group streptococcal infective endocarditis and to make any necessary revisions based on this evidence.
Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse
The researchers examined data for individuals age 12 to 25 from national surveys on drug use and looked at initiation dates, use in the past 12 months, lifetime use, and diagnosed substance use disorders.
Scabies: A Case of Misdiagnosed Severe Itching
This case illustrates key issues in the diagnosis and treatment of scabies, which, although common, is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed causes of severe, unremitting itching.
Globalization of Cancer Clinical Trials Widens Disparity in Black Patient Enrollment
The median disparity score was 0.19, with a score of 1 indicating no disparity between clinical trial enrollment and burden of disease.
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