Will You Be Playing AAOMSopoly Game?
Back by popular demand! Attendees are invited to join the fun by participating in AAOMSopoly, an exciting Exhibit Hall game available on the Annual Meeting mobile app. Simply use your smartphone to...
View ArticleLimited Impact and Prognostic Value of 31-GEP Testing in Melanoma Management
The following is a summary of “31-GEP (DecisionDx): a review of clinical utility and performance in a Mayo Clinic cohort,” published in the August 2024 issue of Dermatology by Pazhava et al. Cutaneous...
View ArticleReclassification of AML Subtypes and Risk in Light of ICC and ELN2022
The following is a summary of “Comparison of disease and risk classifications of AML before and after incorporation of NGS analysis of bone marrow samples,” published in the September 2024 issue of...
View ArticleLung Nodules Present in 42% of Nonsmokers
Lung nodules are present in 42.0 percent of nonsmokers in a Northern European population, according to a study published online in Radiology. Study authors examined the prevalence and size distribution...
View ArticleOptimizing Diagnosis and Management of TB-Related GN
The following is a summary of “Glomerulonephritis during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection: scoping review,” published in the August 2024 issue of Nephrology by Forster et al. The relationship...
View ArticleAAOMS 2024 On-Demand Sessions
This years AAOMS annual meeting will include on-demand sessions that will be available starting on September 9, 2024. Here is the list of on-demand sessions at a glance: DEI for Scaredy Cats Speaker:...
View ArticleMultivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in US Adults
Multivitamin (MV) use is not associated with mortality benefit among US adults, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open. Study authors estimated the association of MV use with...
View ArticlePlatelet Indices Predict New-Onset CVD, Infection, and Mortality in Patients...
The following is a summary of “Effect of platelet indices on mortality and comorbidity in peritoneal dialysis: a cohort study,” published in the August 2024 issue of Nephrology by Zhang et al. There...
View ArticleCommonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs), according to a study published in JAMA. Authors explored the risk for...
View ArticleMolecular Lesions Outshine Blast Percentage in Risk Stratification of LR-MDS
The following is a summary of “Incorporation mutational profile might reduce the importance of blast count in prognostication of low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes,” published in the August 2024 issue...
View ArticleStudy Defines Thresholds of Endoscopic Healing in Crohn’s Disease
Modified Multiplier Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn’s Disease or Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn’s Disease thresholds identify risk for disease progression. Achieving specific Modified Multiplier...
View ArticleSeason of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Season of birth (SOB) is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis, according to a letter to the editor published online in Clinical and Translational Allergy. Researchers examined the potential...
View ArticleAllergy-Related Psychological Distress Common
Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online in Allergy. Psychological distress and service use among adults, caregivers, and children...
View ArticleNew Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes
An improved test for Lyme disease could provide accurate results within 20 minutes, researchers report. The test—which resembles an AI-guided form of the at-home COVID-19 test— would be a vast...
View ArticleAntibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster “Superbugs”
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a recent study says. Stool samples provided by Australian senior home residents...
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Ruling Out Other Conditions Needed With Suspected Interstitial Cystitis
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Efforts to rule out bladder tumors and tuberculosis are still essential in the follow-up of patients with suspected interstitial cystitis (IC), according to...
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Likelihood of Return for Screening Low After False-Positive Mammogram
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Women are less likely to return for subsequent screening after false-positive mammography results, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in the...
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First-Generation Antihistamines Increase Risk for Seizures in Children
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — First-generation antihistamines are associated with a higher seizure risk in young children, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Network...
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Asthma Inhalers Tied to Large Greenhouse Gas Emissions Production
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Inhaler devices are a substantial source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 29 in the...
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Link Between n-3 LCPUFA, Eczema Varies by Maternal COX1 Genotype
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The association of prenatal ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 LCPUFA) with the risk for childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) varies based on the...
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