Machine Learning Supports ITP Bleeding Assessment
Specific chemokines may improve the diagnosis and bleeding risk assessment in primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), according to a study published in the British Journal of Haematology. The authors...
View ArticleAI Tool May Improve Reliability of MASH Clinical Trials
An AI measurement tool delivered accurate and reproducible scoring measures in MASH, including fibrosis and progression-free survival. AI-based measurement tool for scoring metabolic...
View ArticleCombined Valve Implantation Improves Severe Emphysema Outcomes
Combining Zephyr and Spiration valve therapy benefited patients with COPD and advanced pulmonary emphysema while imparting a manageable risk profile. Endoscopic lung volume reduction using valves...
View ArticleEarly Ultrasound Identifies Risk for Treatment Failure & Colectomy
Bowel wall thickness assessed via intestinal ultrasound may identify hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis at higher risk for complications. “Reliable and easily accessible objective markers of...
View ArticleWhere to Go in Chicago
Navy Pier: The pier has something for everyone and is a top visited destination in the Midwest. Whether you’re interested in seeing the view from the top of the Ferris Wheel, buying a souvenir in one...
View ArticlePrEP Program Reduces New HIV & Gonorrhea Infections
A PrEP program that includes distribution of PrEP and clinical consultations at 3 months with HIV/STI testing showed efficacy for reducing new HIV and Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) infections, according to...
View ArticleMultiple Factors Influence PrEP Efficacy in Transgender Men
Among transgender men, potential correlations between testosterone, Lactobacillus dominance, and lower PrEP medication concentrations in cervicovaginal fluid may impact HIV risk during vaginal sex,...
View ArticleResearch Limited on Cardiac Risk After Liver Transplant for MASH
Like patients with MASLD, patients with MASH experience an increased risk for cardiac abnormalities following liver transplantation, but much less is known about the impact of these abnormalities in...
View ArticleAre You Attending AAO’s Saturday Night Celebration
For more information about the event visit AAO’s site.The post Are You Attending AAO’s Saturday Night Celebration first appeared on Physician's Weekly.
View ArticleMultiple Factors Drive MASH Progression in MASH + Diabetes
Among patients with MASH and Type 2 diabetes (T2D), MASH progression is accelerated by adipose tissue and muscle insulin resistance that increases lipid influx and de novo lipogenesis in the liver,...
View ArticleAAO 2024 Named Lectures
This year, AAO’s named lectures include: Jackson Memorial Lecture Lecturer: Jasmine H. Francis, MD Lecture Title: Histiocytosis Advancements Parallel Ophthalmic Innovation Barraquer Lecture Lecturer:...
View ArticleAAO 2024 Virtual Meeting
AAO has provided both in-person and virtual annual meeting registration options for this year’s annual meeting. This is a great option for those not able to attend the conference in-person but would...
View ArticleHow Physicians Can Navigate Ethical Conflicts When Caring for Patients
Ethical conflicts occur when caring for patients, so learning when to prioritize a patient’s needs over training/standard protocol is an important skill. Working as a physician is no easy feat,...
View ArticleAccommodating Exercise Preferences to Reduce Mortality Risk in Older Women
Recent findings showed that step-based and minute-based exercise were equally effective for reducing mortality risk in older women. Whether tracked by time or steps, physical activity is equally...
View ArticleImpact of Psychological Approaches on Diabetes Distress and Glycemic Control...
The following is a summary of “Effectiveness of psychological interventions on diabetes distress and glycemic level in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in...
View ArticleMachine Learning Reveals SEP Impact on High-Impact Chronic Pain
The following is a summary of “Haves and have-nots: socioeconomic position improves accuracy of machine learning algorithms for predicting high-impact chronic pain,” published in the October 2024 issue...
View ArticlePatient Insights on Rehabilitation in CKD and Frailty
The following is a summary of “Patient perspectives and preferences for rehabilitation among people living with frailty and chronic kidney disease: a qualitative evaluation,” published in the September...
View ArticleRole of CPP Crystal Localization in Arthritis Diagnosis
The following is a summary of “Significance of Intracellular versus Extracellular Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystals in Diagnosing Calcium Pyrophosphate Crystal Arthritis.,” published in the October 2024...
View ArticlePrognostic Impact of Sialylation-Driven lncRNA Profiles in Bladder Cancer
The following is a summary of “Identification and experimental validation of a sialylation–related long noncoding RNA signature for prognosis of bladder cancer,” published in the October 2024 issue of...
View ArticleImpact of Histopathology Subtype on PAHU and Renal Impairment in Patients...
The following is a summary of “A comparative study of postadrenalectomy hyperuricemia and renal impairment in patients with unilateral primary aldosteronism: does histopathology subtype matter?”...
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