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In this video, R. Michael Meneghini, MD, discusses how the recent funding received by M2 Orthopedic Partners will broaden its ability to support research and education interests among orthopedic practices. One of the unique aspects of M2 Orthopedic Partners is that we are attracted to orthopedic surgeons who have an interest in research and education, Meneghini, co-founder and chief medical officer of M2 Orthopedic Partners, told Healio Orthopedics. The orthopedic management platforms that are backed by private equity are emerging as a way to help keep physicians more ...

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Among patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, low BMI and weight loss were independently associated with increased 1-year mortality, researchers reported in Chest. BMI and weight loss may be clinically useful prognostic indicators in patients with fibrotic ILD, the researchers concluded. Weight loss is similarly a harbinger of poor outcomes in various chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma and bronchiectasis. Some studies have suggested an association of mortality with both BMI and change in weight in fibrotic ILD, but others have not found this association, ...

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The FDA granted fast track designation to arfolitixorin for treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Arfolitixorin (Isofol Medical AB) is a stabilized and biologically active pure form of folate ([6R]-5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolic acid). The randomized phase 3 AGENT study is underway to assess the agent, designed to increase the efficacy of standard chemotherapy. Researchers will assign 440 patients to 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) plus either arfolitixorin or leucovorin as first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. The primary endpoint is ...

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BOSTON -- The new FMAT1 measures tonometry, ophthalmodynamometry, tonography and ocular pulse amplitude, helping clinicians better manage glaucoma, J. James Thimons, OD, said at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. The FMAT1 is the only tonographer cleared by the FDA to measure aqueous outflow, he said at a virtual academy-sponsored press conference. Its a replacement for your current tonometer. Its compact, precise. The [disposable] prism does the measurement, and its a technician-based procedure. It really addresses the underlying ...

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Maternal obesity appeared associated with increased risk for asthma in offspring, whereas maternal underweight increased risk for childhood dermatitis, according to study results published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology. Many previous studies have found a direct link between a mothers weight and some allergic diseases, Sebastian A. Srugo, MSc, an epidemiologist at Public Health Agency of Canada, told Healio. Still, these findings are remarkable. They show that your mothers health during pregnancy can affect you years into the future and predetermine ...

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During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, patients reported an increase in stress and decrease in overall mood and physical activity, according to a recent study. It was the top story in cardiology last week. Another top story was about a link between heart failure (HF) risk and aspirin use. Study results published in ESC Heart Failure showed that individuals with risk factors for HF who were taking aspirin were 26% more likely to develop HF at 5.3 years than those who did not take aspirin. Read these and more top stories in cardiology below: Stress level up, mood and physical activity down during ...

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Phenotype characterization and risk factors for atopic dermatitis can help patients with prevention and therapy, according to a study. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a high impact on patients quality of life, productivity at work and burden on the health system, with an increasing cumulative lifetime prevalence of 15% to 28% in industrial nations, Laura Maintz, MD, of the department of dermatology and allergy at University Hospital Bonn in Germany and the Christine K�hne-Center for Allergy Research and Education Davos ...

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