Author: Devyn Osborne
Q&A: Group Dynamics Affect Heart Failure Therapy Appropriation
Decision making in advanced heart failure therapy allocation is subject to bias by race, sex, and ethnicity, a study of group dynamics has found.
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Medical Fiction: Andy’s Aruba Escape
Dr. Helgaard Johannes Kromhout (PhD) was a serious and studious man whose patience with frivolous or pointless activities was very thin.
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Daily PrEP, Rather Than On-Demand, More Effective for Young MSM
Daily PrEP use, rather than on-demand dosing, may be better for young MSM due to their inability to predict sexual encounters accurately and consistently.
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Why Physicians Need to Expand Their Knowledge of Celiac Disease
The problem with celiac disease diagnosis isn’t a lack of well-meaning physicians, but rather a lack of visibility around the wide range of symptoms
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Experts Convene to Advance Gene Therapy for RPGR-Associated XLRP
Researchers are working to overcome clinical trial challenges to explore genetic therapies for...
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Real-World Assessment Demonstrates Benefits of Oral Therapy for Infective Endocarditis
Oral therapy for infective endocarditis demonstrated similar clinical efficacy compared with IV therapy and was associated with fewer adverse events.
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How Physicians Can Be Fairly Compensated for Time Spent Communicating Online With Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the healthcare industry in myriad ways, including...
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Biomarkers Help Identify Patients With T2D at Risk for CVD
One third of US adults with diabetes has early cardiovascular disease, which can be identified by...
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Ultrasound Screening Focuses on Women With Dense Breasts, Regardless of Risk
Other breast cancer risk factors in addition to breast density should be considered when deciding whether to prescribe supplemental ultrasound screening.
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Medical Fiction: Kewin and the Vaping Room
Kewin is aimless and unhappy. His sister left to pursue her dreams; he took a job in billing. When a supervisor piles on more work, it paves the way for danger.
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Frailty Linked With Chemotherapy Intensity in Older Patients With AML
In older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, the EHR-based frailty index is associated with the type of treatment received.
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Which Specialties Offer the Highest Compensation for Physicians?
Choosing a specialty can be a daunting task for physicians. According to an article published in...
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Reaction-Eliciting Threshold & Symptom Type Impact HRQOL
The study’s findings can help allergists identify those patients with peanut allergy who are experiencing a poorer QOL.
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Embracing Our Humanity as Doctors
We need to permit humanity into our practice and leave automation to artificial intelligence.
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Spectral Domain OCT Effective for Tracking Stargardt Disease Progression
En face SD-OCT and SW-AF imaging were compared for tracking Stargardt disease progression; en face...
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