Anticoagulation Management and Outcomes in Mechanical Heart Valve Patients...
The following is a summary of “Timing of Anticoagulation Resumption and Risk of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients With ICH and Mechanical Heart Valves,” published in the August 2024...
View ArticlePrognostic Factors and Impact of Rituximab-Based Therapy in Neurolymphomatosis
The following is a summary of “Clinical Presentation, Management, and Outcome in Neurolymphomatosis: A Systematic Review,” published in the August 2024 issue of Neurology by Kaulen et al....
View ArticleBenefits of Skin Substitutes for Patients With Diabetes
Skin substitutes made from donated amniotic tissue are used in dermatology to transform chronic wounds into an acute state, improving the healing environment. These substitutes significantly enhance...
View ArticleBenefits of Involving Pharmacists in NSCLC Care
Physician’s Weekly (PW) spoke with Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist, to gain insight into why pharmacists are a crucial part of the care team for patients with non-small-cell lung...
View ArticleVerticalization to 90° in ARDS Can Improve Lung Function but Risks...
The following is a summary of “Physiological effects and safety of bed verticalization in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome,” published in the August 2024 issue of Critical Care by...
View ArticleBi-Yearly PrEP Monitoring Safe, Effective & Associated With Lower Costs
The EZI-PrEP study, conducted from September 2021 to March 2024, aimed to assess the non-inferiority of less frequent PrEP monitoring among men who have sex with men in the Netherlands. The research...
View ArticleUsing CT Scans to Diagnose Chronic Bronchitis in COPD
Chronic Bronchitis (CB) is a distinct phenotype within the spectrum of COPD. While various clinical definitions are employed for diagnosing CB, the correlation between these definitions and radiologic...
View ArticleEmbracing Whole-Person Health for Physician & Patient Wellness
On a recent episode of PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine, Jeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer at Fullscript, shared his personal journey with whole-person health and how it has impacted his practice....
View ArticleEncephalopathy: A Rare Complication of RSV
RSV represents an uncommon but significant cause of encephalitis/encephalopathy, according to findings published in Epidemiologia. Paolo Manzoni, MD, PhD, and colleagues reviewed and performed a meta...
View ArticleExploring the Microbiome’s Role in Immunological Diseases
Research into the human microbiome has garnered more than U.S. $1.7 billion in funding over the past decade, reflecting the medical community’s growing interest in better understanding commensal...
View ArticleWeight-Adjusted Waist Index Predicts Mortality in Asthma
Obesity significantly impacts clinical outcomes in asthma, and the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a relatively new indicator of obesity that shows promise in predicting mortality among...
View ArticlePatient Education Needed to Successfully Integrate PROs Into EHRs
A recent mixed methods study published in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes explored patient perspectives on implementing a computer-based patientreported outcomes (cPRO) program in a healthcare...
View ArticleGuiding Patients Through Physical Activity Progression
Effective management of obesity requires a holistic approach, and physical activity is one of the most crucial components. Physical activity is an integral part of the 4 Pillars of Obesity Treatment to...
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CDC Warns of Resurgence of Parvovirus B19
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said it has received reports of higher test positivity rates for...
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Pediatric Water Bead-Related Emergency Visits Increasing in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric water bead-related emergency department visits are increasing, and they most often involve children younger than 5 years of age, according to a...
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Outdoor Exposure Patterns Associated With Less Myopic Shift in Children
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Continuous outdoor exposure of at least 15 minutes accompanied with no less than 2,000 lux sunlight intensity is associated with less myopic shift among...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Scientific Reports....
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Past-Month Cannabis Use Increasing Among Adults With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Among U.S. adults with diabetes, cannabis use in the past month increased by 33.7 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to a research letter published online...
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Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most clinicians show positive attitudes toward education in climate change, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA Network Open. Wynne Armand,...
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Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fish oil seems to counteract genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, according to a study published online July 15 in the American Journal of Clinical...
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