Rituximab Superior to Mycophenolate Mofetil in Pemphigus Vulgaris Study

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Mycophenolate mofetil, commonly used as a first-line corticosteroid-sparing agent for moderate to severe cases of the autoimmune blistering skin condition pemphigus vulgaris, has been found to be inferior to the biologic agent rituximab. Mycophenolate mofetil is widely accepted as a first-in-line corticosteroid-sparing agent for pemphigus vulgaris, but few studies have compared the effectiveness of the two treatments for pemphigus vulgaris. […]

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Prolonged Antibiotics Cut Risk of Recurrence in Polycystic Kidney Disease

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A prolonged course of antibiotic therapy dramatically reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with renal cyst infections in the context of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a new study indicates. However, lipid-soluble antibiotics are not more effective than water-soluble antibiotics as suggested in earlier studies, the same analysis shows. “Cyst infections affect around 17% of ADPKD patients, mostly […]

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England's COVID re-opening in doubt as Delta variant spreads

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LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s hopes of ending England’s coronavirus lockdown on June 21 hung in the balance on Friday as data showed a further rise in cases of the rapidly spreading Delta variant.FILE PHOTO: A dose of AstraZeneca vaccine is prepared at COVID-19 vaccination centre in the Odeon Luxe Cinema in Maidstone, Britain February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew […]

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Colorado bill aims to give farmworkers easier access to medical care

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A woman with pregnancy complications needed permission from her boss to visit a doctor. Community health volunteers were turned away from delivering food and covid information to worker housing. A farmworker had a serious allergic reaction but was afraid to seek treatment. To Nicole Civita, policy director with Colorado advocacy group Project Protect Food Systems Workers, such stories encapsulate an […]

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German psychedelic startup Atai targets valuation of $2.3 billion in U.S. IPO

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(Reuters) – Atai Life Sciences B.V., backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, said on Friday it was looking to raise as much as $214.3 million through a U.S. initial public offering, targeting a valuation of about $2.3 billion. The Berlin-based biotech startup, which is exploring the use of psychedelic treatments for mental health disorders, said it planned to sell around […]

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Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Six eye problems that are a sign of high blood sugar

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Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Diabetic retinopathy […]

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New 3D printing process helps build tailor-make artificial body parts, other medical devices

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Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time. Most mass-produced medical devices fail to completely meet the unique and complex needs of their users. Similarly, single-material […]

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Vitamin D deficiency: Wrong dosage and not including vitamin K2 can increase deficiency

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This Morning: Dr Michael Mosley discusses vitamin D dosage When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Getting adequate amounts of […]

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