Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a severe, complicated inherited blistering skin disease with few treatment options currently available. Recently, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) has been used as an …
Privileged White U.S. Citizens Have Better Health Outcomes
However, outcomes are not always better than those of average citizens in 12 comparison countries
Genes and phenotypes in vascular malformations.
Vascular malformations (VMs) are caused by localized defects of vascular development. Most VMs are due to sporadic, postzygotic mutations, while some are the result of autosomal dominant germline mutations. Genotype-phenotype …
Sledding-Related Injuries Decreased From 2008 to 2017
Children more likely than adults to sustain head injury, be diagnosed with concussion, closed-head injury
Risk for Glaucoma Up After Cataract Removal in Infancy
Risk for glaucoma-related adverse events not influenced by primary intraocular lens implantation
Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Prevalence of CKD
Associations seen in adults in China significantly stronger in urban areas and for men, younger adults, those without comorbidities
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Dec. 21 to 23, 2020. This …
First COVID-19 Cases Reported in Antarctica
Until now, Antarctica had been the only continent that was free of the virus
U.S. Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
Company violated federal law by selling prescriptions for controlled substances that its pharmacists ‘knew were invalid’
Majority Do Not Support COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Adults
Employer mandates deemed more acceptable than state mandates