Screening Tests for Preeclampsia: Balancing Innovation and Clinical Utility
Preeclampsia remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, affecting 2% to 8% of pregnancies worldwide. Given the potential for severe complications, there is a pressing need...
View ArticleTuberculosis Rate Nearly 10 Times Higher in Those With Kidney Failure
From 2010 to 2021, tuberculosis incidence in the US among patients with kidney failure was 10-fold that of people without kidney failure, according to results published in the Journal of the American...
View ArticleEpstein-Barr Virus Status Impacts PTLD Risk After Kidney Transplant
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor (EBV D+/R−) kidneys have an increased risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), according to a study...
View ArticleOver 45% of Patients With T2D Have Micronutrient Deficiencies
More than 45% of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have micronutrient deficiencies, with the most prevalent deficiency being vitamin D, according to a meta-analysis published in BMJ Nutrition...
View ArticleNailfold Capillaroscopy May Aid Retinopathy Management in T2D
Nailfold capillaroscopic changes may be a useful tool to help diagnose and monitor diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with T2D, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical...
View ArticleUltraprocessed Food Tied to Respiratory Function in Asthma
Replacing ultraprocessed food (UPF) and beverages with healthier foods and processing methods can improve asthma prognosis and respiratory function, according to findings published in Nutrition and...
View ArticleLoneliness Exacerbates Asthma’s Link to Osteoarthritis
Asthma was linked to a higher risk for osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in people with greater social isolation or loneliness, surpassing lifestyle factors like smoking and diet, according to a study...
View ArticleWhat Is the Optimal Level of Aerobic Training for Weight Loss?
Aerobic training for weight loss in adults with obesity provides greater benefits when performed 150 to 300 minutes weekly. A recent study showed the dose-response effects of aerobic exercise with...
View ArticleEarly Debridement and Infection Risk in Morel-Lavallée Lesions
The following is a summary of “Is More Better? Evaluating the Impact of Early Surgical Debridement on Morel-Lavallee Lesions,” published in the February 2025 issue of American Journal of Surgery by...
View ArticleFibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio Predicts Preeclampsia
A blood test measuring the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio may help predict preeclampsia in laboring women, aiding early intervention and care strategies. A routine blood test could help physicians...
View ArticleKey Prognostic Indicators in Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
The following is a summary of “Prognostic importance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma patients receiving cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal...
View ArticleImpact of Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Resected Early-Stage SCLC
The following is a summary of “Prophylactic cranial irradiation improved the prognosis in pT1-2N0M0 small cell lung cancers after complete resection: a retrospective real-world study,” published in the...
View ArticleUnraveling Cancer Dormancy Through Advanced Genomic Technologies
The following is a summary of “Towards understanding cancer dormancy over strategic hitching up mechanisms to technologies,” published in the February 2025 issue of Molecular Cancer by Yang et al....
View ArticlePostop Behavioral Therapy Key to Sustained Weight Loss
Postop behavioral therapy after bariatric surgery increases weight loss and protects against weight regain, according to findings published in Obesity Surgery. Psychological therapy after bariatric...
View ArticleCreatinine-to-Albumin Ratio Predicts Mortality After Cardiac Surgery
The following is a summary of “Association between serum creatinine—to—albumin ratio and 28-day mortality in intensive care unit patients following cardiac surgery: analysis of mimic-iv data,”...
View ArticlePrioritizing PTSD Screening in HIV Care to Improve Adherence & QOL
HIV clinicians can streamline the process of detecting and addressing mental health issues by incorporating routine PTSD screening in HIV care. HIV clinicians should routinely screen patients for PTSD...
View ArticleArthroscopic Double Loop Suture Repair for TFCC Tears
The following is a summary of “Arthroscopically assisted repair of foveal triangular fibrocartilage complex tear using modified “double loop suture” – a retrospective cohort study,” published in the...
View ArticleLeg Length Changes After Closed Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy
The following is a summary of “Change of leg length after closed wedge high tibial osteotomy and associated factors,” published in the February 2025 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and...
View ArticlePredictive Marker for Risk Assessment in NHHR and MASLD
The following is a summary of “Potential predictive role of Non-HDL to HDL Cholesterol Ratio (NHHR) in MASLD: focus on obese and type 2 diabetic populations,” published in the February 2025 issue of...
View ArticleMonitoring Crohn’s Disease After Surgery with Fecal Calprotectin
The following is a summary of “Fecal calprotectin from ileostomy output in patients with Crohn’s disease,” published in the February 2025 issue of the BMC Gastroenterology by Park et al. Fecal...
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