Gut Permeability and Neuroinflammation Linked in Parkinson’s Disease
A relationship between gut permeability and neuroinflammation has been found in patients with Parkinson’s disease, and what this could mean for the condition. A pilot study has found a significant...
View ArticleMetabolic Health Impacts Liver Fibrosis in Patients With HIV
Weight gain, patient sex, and the presence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease all influence fibrosis transitions in those with HIV. Liver fibrosis among people with HIV is...
View Article“Data to Care” Model Improves Re-Engagement in HIV Care
A “data to care” model that included a disease intervention specialist improved re-engagement in HIV care at 90 days compared with the standard of care. A “data to care” (D2C) model represents a...
View ArticlePsoriasis-Associated Erectile Dysfunction and Metabolic Syndrome Improve With...
A 12-week lifestyle modification program for men with obesity improved plaque psoriasis severity as well as psoriasis-associated erectile dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. A 12-week lifestyle...
View ArticleIncidence of ICU-Acquired Bacterial BSI Unaffected by Immunosuppression
The following is a summary of “Immunosuppression at ICU admission is not associated with a higher incidence of ICU-acquired bacterial bloodstream infections: the COCONUT study,” published in the June...
View ArticleOutcome and Bleeding Rates of Tenecteplase vs. Alteplase in Large Ischemic...
The following is a summary of “Functional Outcome and Hemorrhage Rates After Bridging Therapy With Tenecteplase or Alteplase in Patients With Large Ischemic Core,” published in the June 2024 issue of...
View ArticleExploring New Migraine Susceptibility Genes Through Transcriptome-Wide Analysis
The following is a summary of “A cross-tissue transcriptome-wide association study reveals novel susceptibility genes for migraine,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by Gui et al. Researchers...
View ArticleExploring the Genetic Nexus Between Migraine, Dementia, and Brain Atrophy
The following is a summary of “Genetic evidence for the causal relationships between migraine, dementia, and longitudinal brain atrophy,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by Zhao et al. While...
View ArticleExploring Ultrasound Wave Intensity via Assessment of SGB Effects
The following is a summary of “Objective Evaluation of Stellate Ganglion Block Effects Using Ultrasound Wave Intensity Technology: A Study on Hemodynamics,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by...
View ArticleEvaluating Respiratory Effort in Critical Care: Diaphragm Surface EMG and...
The following is a summary of “Advanced waveform analysis of diaphragm surface EMG allows for continuous non-invasive assessment of respiratory effort in critically ill patients at different PEEP...
View ArticleUnderstanding Correlation Between Kidney Damage and Plasma Proteins
The following is a summary of “Plasma Proteins associated with Chronic Histopathologic Lesions on Kidney Biopsy,” published in the April 2024 issue of Nephrology by Kim et al. Chronic kidney disease...
View ArticleUnderstanding Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Treating Substance...
The following is a summary of “Epidemiology of physical activity and sedentary behavior levels among patients entering treatment for substance use disorder in the United States: a descriptive study,”...
View ArticleExploring MetS Impact on LV Function in OCAD via 3.0T Cardiac MRI Tracking
The following is a summary of “Additive effect of metabolic syndrome on left ventricular impairment in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease assessed by 3.0 T cardiac magnetic resonance...
View ArticleExploring Neural Networks of Negative FTD in Schizophrenia
The following is a summary of “Differences in the neural correlates of schizophrenia with positive and negative formal thought disorder in patients with schizophrenia in the ENIGMA dataset,” published...
View ArticleQ&A: To Increase PrEP Use, Focus on Equity
New research suggests a need “to push beyond PrEP equality and focus on PrEP equity” to increase PrEP uptake and provide PrEP to the people who need it most. “We know that PrEP is effective at reducing...
View ArticleDupilumab Can Improve Small Airway Dysfunction in Moderate-to-Severe Type 2...
A study has found that duplimab can improve small airway dysfunction in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammatory asthma. Dupilumab induced meaningful improvements in small airway...
View ArticleSulthiame May Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Improve Sleep
Researchers have found that sulthiame could be a potentially good treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and can improve patients’ sleep. In patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), sulthiame was...
View ArticleDoes PAP Therapy Reduce Mortality and Improve QOL in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy can reduce mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, and improve their overall quality of life (QOL). A systematic review and meta-analysis supports the...
View ArticleNOTUS Trial Finds Dupilumab Safe and Efficacious in COPD With Type 2...
The phase 3 NOTUS trial found that duplimad can improve lung functions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with Type 2 inflammation. Dupilumab reduced exacerbations, improved lung...
View ArticleCommunity Case-Finding Identifies Undiagnosed COPD and Asthma, Improving...
Community case-finding can identify undiagnosed COPD or asthma, with subsequent guideline-directed therapy by pulmonologists or primary care improving health outcomes. Patients with undiagnosed COPD...
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