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New Study Places Lithium at Heart of Alzheimer’s, but Human Trials Remain Necessary

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Pearl Kurian Jones, MD

Read Novel IL-2 Therapy Shows Promise for Atopic Dermatitis and Asthma in Phase 2b Trial at ACAAI 2025

Link to Christos Evangelou, MSc, PhD's page

Novel IL-2 Therapy Shows Promise for Atopic Dermatitis and Asthma in Phase 2b Trial at ACAAI 2025

Christos Evangelou, MSc, PhD

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Novel IL-2 Therapy Shows Promise for Atopic Dermatitis and Asthma in Phase 2b Trial at ACAAI 2025

Read Peanut Allergy Study at ACAAI 2025 Reveals Peak Onset Age and Key Risk Factors

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Peanut Allergy Study at ACAAI 2025 Reveals Peak Onset Age and Key Risk Factors

Christos Evangelou, MSc, PhD

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Peanut Allergy Study at ACAAI 2025 Reveals Peak Onset Age and Key Risk Factors

Read Kidney Week 2025: Sibeprenlimab Reduces Proteinuria by More Than 50% in IgA Nephropathy

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Kidney Week 2025: Sibeprenlimab Reduces Proteinuria by More Than 50% in IgA Nephropathy

Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Kidney Week 2025: Sibeprenlimab Reduces Proteinuria by More Than 50% in IgA Nephropathy

Read Kidney Week 2025: Combination Balcinrenone and Dapagliflozin Superior to Dapagliflozin Alone in CKD

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Kidney Week 2025: Combination Balcinrenone and Dapagliflozin Superior to Dapagliflozin Alone in CKD

Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Kidney Week 2025: Combination Balcinrenone and Dapagliflozin Superior to Dapagliflozin Alone in CKD

Read ObesityWeek 2025: GLP-1 RAs May Help Cut Unhealthy Alcohol Use

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ObesityWeek 2025: GLP-1 RAs May Help Cut Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Nov 17, 2025 Link to ObesityWeek 2025: GLP-1 RAs May Help Cut Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Read ObesityWeek: Tirzepatide Helps Shed Weight in Women With PCOS

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ObesityWeek: Tirzepatide Helps Shed Weight in Women With PCOS

Nov 17, 2025 Link to ObesityWeek: Tirzepatide Helps Shed Weight in Women With PCOS

Read Emerging Cardiometabolic Therapeutics from AHA 2025

Link to Lynne Lederman, PhD's page

Emerging Cardiometabolic Therapeutics from AHA 2025

Lynne Lederman, PhD

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Emerging Cardiometabolic Therapeutics from AHA 2025

Read Food is Medicine Research at AHA Scientific Sessions

Link to Lynne Lederman, PhD's page

Food is Medicine Research at AHA Scientific Sessions

Lynne Lederman, PhD

Nov 17, 2025 Link to Food is Medicine Research at AHA Scientific Sessions

Read AANEM 2025: Comprehensive Framework May Expedite Genetic Testing and Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders

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AANEM 2025: Comprehensive Framework May Expedite Genetic Testing and Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders

Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Nov 10, 2025 Link to AANEM 2025: Comprehensive Framework May Expedite Genetic Testing and Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders

Read AANEM 2025: Electrical Stimulation Holds Potential to Enhance Recovery from Peripheral Nerve Injury

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AANEM 2025: Electrical Stimulation Holds Potential to Enhance Recovery from Peripheral Nerve Injury

Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Nov 10, 2025 Link to AANEM 2025: Electrical Stimulation Holds Potential to Enhance Recovery from Peripheral Nerve Injury

Read Office-Based PE Tubes: Another Tool in Our Arsenal

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Office-Based PE Tubes: Another Tool in Our Arsenal

Vasu Kakarlapudi, MD, MBA

Aug 25, 2025 Link to Office-Based PE Tubes: Another Tool in Our Arsenal

Read Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Triage: Critical for Safe Efficient Emergency Care

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Triage: Critical for Safe Efficient Emergency Care

Courtney Smalley, MD and 1 other

Jul 29, 2025 Link to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Triage: Critical for Safe Efficient Emergency Care

Read Colonoscopy Prep and GLP-1 Agonists: Rethinking the Timeline for Safe Screening

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Colonoscopy Prep and GLP-1 Agonists: Rethinking the Timeline for Safe Screening

Ashley Evette Ingram-T'Siobbel, DNP

Jul 21, 2025 Link to Colonoscopy Prep and GLP-1 Agonists: Rethinking the Timeline for Safe Screening

Read It’s Time To Prescribe Exercise Like We Prescribe Chemotherapy

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It’s Time To Prescribe Exercise Like We Prescribe Chemotherapy

Khushali Jhaveri, MD

Jul 14, 2025 Link to It’s Time To Prescribe Exercise Like We Prescribe Chemotherapy

Read Is Omalizumab Really Superior to OIT?

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Is Omalizumab Really Superior to OIT?

Alice E. (Williamson) Hoyt, MD FAAAAI

Mar 10, 2025 Link to Is Omalizumab Really Superior to OIT?

Read Reassessing Vitamin D Testing – A Balanced Approach for Holistic Health

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Reassessing Vitamin D Testing – A Balanced Approach for Holistic Health

Elizabeth Durham, DNP Student, MS, Nurse Practitioner

Feb 3, 2025 Link to Reassessing Vitamin D Testing – A Balanced Approach for Holistic Health