Switching to tenofovir alafenamide may benefit HBV patients

PHILADELPHIA – It has similar efficacy to tenofovir disoproxil, with fewer bone and renal effects, according to results of two large international phase 3 trials.

Pre-screening could help identify NAFLD biopsy candidates

PHILADELPHIA – Metabolic syndrome and liver stiffness measured by VCTE or MRE are among the criteria that can be used for at-risk patients.

Phase 3 trials show halobetasol/tazarotene lotion works for psoriasis

KAUAI, HAWAII – “Tazarotene: Great for acne, but think of it again for psoriasis.”

Maximizing topical toenail fungus therapy

KAUAI, HAWAII – Expert offers keys to effective treatment without using systemics.

Emerging treatments tackling hair loss challenges include light therapies

Increased hair density was observed after 26 weeks of daily use of one hair growth device.

Consider different T. capitis presentations in children with hair loss

Clinicians treating Tinea capitis should ask about family pets, especially dogs and cats, and "don't forget hamsters," said Dr. Friedlander.

VIDEO: New herpes zoster vaccine may boost vaccination rate

Vaccination rates with the current vaccine are low.

Liver disease likely to become increasing indication for bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is effective for treatment of fatty liver disease, showing a 90% improvement in steatosis.

CABG reduces cardiovascular mortality in ischemic heart failure regardless of age

ROME – Coronary artery bypass surgery reduces cardiovascular mortality in heart failure patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy to a consistent extent regardless of age at the time of surgery, according to a secondary analysis from the...

Optimal medical therapy doesn’t affect DAPT efficacy

ROME – Continued dual-antiplatelet therapy beyond 12 months after coronary stenting is neither helped nor hindered by concomitant background optimal medical therapy, according to a secondary analysis of the landmark DAPT trial. Numerous studies have...

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