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AAD 2019 meeting wrap-up Mar 09, 2019

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Today, we're bringing you a special episode featuring exclusive coverage from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Washington.

1. Food allergies and atopic dermatitis: What is the evidence? https://bit.ly/2CayGcp

2. Many common dermatologic drugs can be safely used during pregnancy. https://bit.ly/2HmZLfY

3. 31-GEP test predicts likelihood of metastasis for cutaneous melanoma. https://bit.ly/2NO3dkK

4. Bermekimab reduces lesions, cuts pain in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. https://bit.ly/2H6NuNe

HIV prevention progress slows Mar 01, 2019

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1. CDC: United States has hit a plateau with HIV. https://bit.ly/2TokV3E

2. Fauci, Messonnier testify on measles outbreaks. https://bit.ly/2XqP3KO

3. Big pharma says it can't drop drug list prices alone. https://bit.ly/2Xs92Zy

4. Barrett's esophagus uncommon in patients with uncomplicated GERD. https://bit.ly/2VqKRJd

FDA weighs esketamine for depression Feb 15, 2019

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FDA panels back intranasal esketamine for refractory depression. http://bit.ly/2TOKrfp
ONC aims to help doctors, patients with information sharing in proposed rule. http://bit.ly/2X3SVkP
Survey: Health care costs unlikely to improve in 2019. http://bit.ly/2SwSIYJ
Vaccination and antiviral treatment don't lower stroke risk after shingles. http://bit.ly/2tjYQVa

Time to switch to automated BP readings? Feb 06, 2019

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Automated office BP readings best routine measures

https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193804/hypertension/automated-office-bp-readings-best-routine-measures

Positive FIT test should prompt colonoscopy

https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193798/gastroenterology/positive-fit-test-should-prompt-colonoscopy

Mild aerobic exercise speeds sports concussion recovery

https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193748/injuries/mild-aerobic-exercise-speeds-sports-concussion-recovery

Phase 3 studies of antiamyloid Alzheimer's drug crenezumab stopped

https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/193578/alzheimers-cognition/phase-3-studies-antiamyloid-alzheimers-drug

Special Report: SABCS Jan 12, 2019

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In this special edition of the MDedge Daily News, Nick Andrews and Terry Rudd report the latest news from the 2018 annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Stories include: using low-dose tamoxifen, the latest findings fro KATHERINE trial, results of a meta-analysis of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and capecitabine in early stage triple negative breast cancer

Ask if kids' parents are military Jan 09, 2019

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The Postcall Podcast is available here: http://bit.ly/2QxXAHh

Today's stories:

Asking about a family's military service can improve pediatric care. http://bit.ly/2LYC91k
Knee pathologies, including multiple meniscal tears, predict accelerated osteoarthritis. http://bit.ly/2TySGvt
Poor-prognosis cancers linked to highest suicide risk in first year. http://bit.ly/2CWavzh
Nuedexta mainly prescribed for dementia, Parkinson's. http://bit.ly/2Rddrju

US life expectancy down Nov 30, 2018

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U.S. life expectancy down; drug overdose, suicide up sharply http://bit.ly/2Sfcx2a
Less-distressed patients are driving an increase in outpatient services. http://bit.ly/2QvSoYe
ASH releases new VTE guidelines. http://bit.ly/2TVCy8n
Commentary: NIH director expresses concern over CRISPR-cas9 baby claim. http://bit.ly/2QvSoYe

TENS cuts fibromyalgia pain Nov 01, 2018

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The MDedge Psychcast is new with Dr. John Rozel and a conversation on gun violence. (

TENS cuts fibromyalgia pain in large, randomized controlled trial.
Brisk walking may decrease total knee replacement risk in osteoarthritis.
Smoking neglected in patients with peripheral arterial disease.
The American College of Physicians beefs up firearms policy.

A change in 'incident to' billing Oct 16, 2018

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MedPAC eyes 'incident to' billing. (http://bit.ly/2AbQBP3)
Stepdown to oral ciprofloxacin looks safe in gram-negative bloodstream infections. (http://bit.ly/2CKC0wx)
Nasal cannula device may be an option for severe COPD. (http://bit.ly/2IX5aZR)
Brexanolone injection quickly improves postpartum depression. (http://bit.ly/2CLuLVs)

Benzodiazepines double risk of suicide for COPD patients Oct 15, 2018

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Postcall Podcast: (http://bit.ly/2CfnY52)

Suicide risk doubles in COPD patients who are taking benzodiazepines. (http://bit.ly/2yGVIVt)
Feds say ACA's silver plan premiums will drop in 2019. (http://bit.ly/2ygRQLt)
Bias in the clinical setting can impact patient care. (http://bit.ly/2CIqH89)
Managing asthma in children: PEts don't always have to go. (http://bit.ly/2IVYD1m)

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