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The prevalence of MASH is increasing worldwide. A model created at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine projects that the number of Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) cases is going to...

Psoriasis, which affects approximately 3% of the US population, is not only a chronic inflammatory skin condition but also a significant contributor to sleep disturbances. Conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg...

Weight stigma, a significant social determinant of health, directly impacts biopsychosocial outcomes and hinders health equity, according to authors of a recent paper in Obesity Reviews. The World Obesity Federation convened...

Liquid biopsy provides several benefits across numerous biofluids such as blood, urine, saliva, cerebrospinal fluid, and pleural effusions. Contrasting traditional tumor biopsies that involve surgical procedures, one of the...

Asthma and vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), also known as inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), can coexist and potentially worsen patient outcomes. However, the experiences of people with both VCD/ILO and asthma remain largely...

Studies have shown that the 2021 US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines improved the equality of lung cancer screening protocols for African American and White patients. Questions, however, remain regarding other racial...

A recent study investigated the relationship between plasma free fatty acids (FFA) and HCM. In a study published online in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, authors focused on the clinical importance of FFA metabolism in patients...

One in every three patients hospitalized for PsA is readmitted within 30 days after initial discharge, and patients who are readmitted are also more prone to have a more significant burden of comorbidities, including...

Stigma associated with PrEP indirectly influences adherence to therapy through its effect on confidence in using PrEP, highlighting the moderating role of anticipated HIV stigma in this association, according to findings...

Findings published in Multiple Sclerosis indicate that the combination of machine learning (ML) algorithms and gait analysis could efficiently predict fear of falling (FOF) in individuals with MS (pwMS). “The progressive...

Fatigue and issues with cognition represented the most common and disabling symptoms associated with myeloproliferative neoplasms, according to findings published in Psycho Oncology . The study team conducted an online survey to...

For many patients, seeing a specialist may take months, even with a referral. For others, there may be no specialists in a patient’s plan. If one were to call the insurance company for assistance, they likely would be given...

Melatonin use is associated with a reduced risk for the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology . Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to...

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual healthcare. Telemedicine provides a convenient way to receive health care services with flexibility and accessibility. Current literature on the use of teleophthalmology,...