Addressing Barriers to Naltrexone Initiation for AUD in the ED
The following is a summary of “Evaluation of Barriers and Interventions for Emergency Department-Initiated Naltrexone for the Treatment of Alcohol use Disorder,” published in the January 2025 issue of...
View ArticleFLOT Chemotherapy Improves Overall Survival in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
The following is a summary of “Perioperative Chemotherapy or Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Esophageal Cancer,” published in the January 2025 issue of Critical Care by Hoeppner et al. Researchers...
View ArticleDurability of LA CAB + RPV in People With HIV and Adherence Issues
The following is a summary of “Unconventional use of injectable long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine against HIV-1 in PWH in clinical need: 52 weeks real-world data,” published in the January 2025...
View ArticlePre-Surgical Psychological Factors in Breast Cancer Recovery
The following is a summary of “Role of Negative Affect and Experiential Avoidance in Postsurgical Pain and Fatigue Among Norwegian Women With Breast Cancer,” published in the January 2025 issue of Pain...
View ArticleComparing Intermittent Fasting With Mediterranean Diet
Time-restricted eating (TRE) may not add additional benefit in visceral adipose tissue reduction over the Mediterranean diet for people with overweight or obesity, according to a study published in...
View ArticleMale & Black Patients Less Likely to Undergo Bariatric Surgery
There are racial and sex disparities in the discussion of and progression to metabolic and bariatric surgery among eligible patients, according to a study published in the Annals of Surgery Open. The...
View ArticleCeliac Disease Linked to Higher Risk for Developing Alopecia Areata
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk for developing alopecia areata, according to a letter to the editor published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Rashwan...
View ArticleThicker Melanoma Tumor Size Tied to Higher Risk for 20-Year Melanoma-Related...
Risk for 20-year melanoma-related death increases significantly for patients with primary tumors of 0.8 to 1.0 mm in thickness, according to a study published online in JAMA Dermatology. Serigne N. Lo,...
View ArticleHDL Antioxidant Role in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
The following is a summary of “Reduced antioxidant high-density lipoprotein function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction,” published in the January 2025 issue of Cardiology by Sasko et...
View ArticleConsensus on Treatment Goals for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
The following is a summary of “Global Delphi consensus on treatment goals for generalised pustular psoriasis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Dermatology by Barker et al. Generalized pustular...
View ArticlePasireotide Response and Metabolic Effects in Acromegaly Management
The following is a summary of “Paradoxical GH response at OGTT does not predict Pasireotide efficacy but matters for glucose metabolism,” published in the January 2025 issue of Endocrinology by Occhi...
View ArticleQ&A: Breaking Down Indemnification Clauses
Dr. MedLaw answers your questions regarding medical law, breaking down indemnification clauses in this article in response to a physician’s query. Clinician: I’m looking for a private practice job...
View ArticleYour Online Presence Could Be Your Liability: A Doctor’s Guide to Social...
Employing caution and professionalism, doctors can reap social media benefits while avoiding social media risks, protecting their reputations and patient trust. Social media has become a valuable tool...
View ArticleA Plastic Surgery Primer for Clinicians Counseling on Cosmetic Procedures...
Part 2 of a series outlining surgical cosmetic procedures after weight loss to assist clinicians in counseling patients on cosmetic and functional goals. In a recent paper published in Cureus, Kandace...
View ArticleAlbuminuria Predicts Cardiovascular Risks in Early-Stage CKD
The following is a summary of “Prognostic impact of albuminuria in early-stage chronic kidney disease on cardiovascular outcomes: a cohort study,” published in the January 2025 issue of Cardiology by...
View ArticleSafety and Efficacy of Thoracic Nerve Blocks for Rib Fractures
The following is a summary of “Ultrasound-guided thoracic nerve blocks for emergency department patients with rib fractures: A review,” published in the January 2025 issue of Emergency Medicine by...
View ArticleHigher Mortality in Women After Cardiac Arrest
The following is a summary of “Sex disparities in ICU care and outcomes after cardiac arrest: a Swiss nationwide analysis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Critical Care by Amacher et al....
View ArticleSurgical Margins and Tumor Location Predict Outcomes in TIO
The following is a summary of “Prognostic factors for refractory outcome in localizing TIO: experience in a tertiary center,” published in the January 2025 issue of Endocrinology by Hoong et al....
View ArticleWhole-Body Blood Pool Scan as a Diagnostic Tool for Chronic Headaches
The following is a summary of “Anatomical and physiological contributions of nasal turbinate vessels and lymphatics to the pathogenesis of nasal congestion in recurrent headaches: A pilot study,”...
View ArticleUse of Telemedicine for Ocular Concerns During COVID-19
The following is a summary of “Tele-ophthalmology as an effective triaging tool for acute ophthalmic concerns,” published in the January 2025 issue of Ophthalmology by Townsend et al. Researchers...
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