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University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis

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Does COVID-19 Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Children?

12/20/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a study of more than 600,000 pediatric patients, researchers found a higher risk of type 2 diabetes within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with other respiratory infections, especially among...

12/20/2024

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Study: COVID-19 May Lead to Long-Term Elevated Risk of Autoimmune Disorders

12/19/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A recent retrospective cohort study suggests a potential long-term link between COVID-19 and increased risk for autoimmune conditions, underscoring the importance of follow-up care for those previously...

12/19/2024

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Study: Inpatient Sickle Cell Consult Service Improves Pain Management and Hospital Metrics

12/19/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A specialized inpatient sickle cell disease (SCD) consult service led to improved pain management, shorter hospital stays and expanded use of individualized pain plans for patients with SCD.

12/19/2024

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Study: Inebilizumab Reduces Flares and Improves Remission in IgG4-Related Disease

12/18/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a phase 3 trial, inebilizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting CD19+ B cells, reduced flare rates and improved treatment-free and glucocorticoid-free remission in patients with immunoglobulin G4-related...

12/18/2024

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Floor Sampling of SARS-CoV-2 in Hospitals May Signal Impending COVID-19 Outbreaks

12/17/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

Environmental detection of SARS-CoV-2 in hospital staff areas may offer early insights into impending COVID-19 outbreaks, according to recent research out of Canada.

12/17/2024

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Initiating Resmetirom for Patients With MASH: Recommendations on Patient Selection, Treatment Response, and Patient Monitoring

12/12/2024

In this video, Naim Alkhouri MD, FAASLD, moderates a roundtable discussion with Amreen M. Dinani, MD, FRCPC, and Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc, on the practical clinical applications associated with...

12/12/2024

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Key Updates on the Treatment and Management of MASH

10/08/2024

In this video, James Matera, DO, moderates a roundtable discussion with Colin Browm, MD, Kunal Gupta MD, and Lisa Jones, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND, on recent developments regarding the treatment and management...

10/08/2024