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Tirbanibulin Ointment (Klisyri)

Tirbanibulin is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis on the face and scalp.

Fruits and Vegetables Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers concluded an increase in dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2, regardless of the current level of consumption.

Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease and Nutritional Interventions

Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.

Blood Pressure Concordance Between SPRINT and Routine Clinical Practice

Blood pressures obtained in routine clinical practice frequently vary from research-quality blood pressure measurements, highlighting the importance of proper techniques and clinician awareness.

Influenza-Like Illness in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The sudden appearance of COVID-19 has created an additional challenge to the evaluation of children with "flu-like" symptoms. This article compares and contrasts influenza and coronavirus and provides a critical update on a timely topic.

January Is Cervical Cancer
Awareness Month

Pap tests, HPV vaccines remain key prevention tools.

State Support Could Improve HPV Vaccination Rates

School-located vaccination programs, centralized reminder systems, and quality improvement visits with primary care physicians are three state-level outreach tactics lawmakers could use to improve HPV vaccination rates, according to the results of a recently published analysis.

AAP, PIDS Tailor Antibiotic Recommendations for Children

Policy statement underscores importance of creating stewardship programs.

Why Does This WCT Change Its Shape?

Imagine there was no history for the ECG shown in the figure. How would one interpret this tracing?

Remdesivir Injection and Baricitinib Tablets

Baricitinib/remdesivir should be used to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients ≥ age 2 years who require supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.