Author: Teresa Sellinger
Long-Term Outcomes Similar for Cord Clamping, Umbilical Cord Milking
For non-vigorous term and near-term infants, long-term outcomes do not differ significantly with early cord clamping and umbilical cord milking.
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Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
Lead concentrations were higher in non-organic tampons, while arsenic was higher in organic tampons.
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Q&A: Communication Tools to Improve Patient-Physician Relationships
Communicating with patients with respect, curiosity, focused listening, mutual participation, and self-awareness improves the patient-physician relationship.
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Does Splenomegaly Impact Transplant Outcomes?
Splenomegaly did not significantly impact transplant outcomes in patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for myelofibrosis.
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Time to Surgery Steadily Increasing
Despite the known association between surgery delays and poorer survival, time to surgery is steadily increasing for patients with breast cancer.
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Social Relationships Tied to HRQOL
Social integration and support positively influenced health-related quality of life for at least 15 years following a patient’s breast cancer diagnosis.
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Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Certain categories of environmental toxicants are associated with depressive symptoms.
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Acupuncture Can Reduce Methadone Dose, Opioid Craving
For patients with opioid use disorder receiving methadone maintenance treatment, eight weeks of acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture.
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Medical Fiction: Zoe’s Breakthrough
Dental assistant Zoe endures abuse until a desire to learn and a kind boss spark her self-worth, but will standing up for herself mean bringing others down?
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Mutations and Proliferative Pathways Drive Myelofibrosis Evolution
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are marked by the overproduction of myeloid cells, driven by...
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Why Physicians Must Understand the Scope of Statutes and the Intent Standards for Violations
Physician knowledge of the Scope of Statutes and the Intent Standards for Violations is a vital part of achieving and maintaining a thriving, successful career.
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Daratumumab Shows Promise for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment
Depleting plasma cells with an anti-CD38 antibody led to ameliorations in multiple measures of systemic lupus erythematosus in an open-label phase 2 trial.
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Small Protein Targeting IL-17A Effective in Psoriatic Arthritis
Patients with active psoriatic arthritis have shown significant efficacy results with izokibep.
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Protecting Patient Data: Physician’s Guide to Preparing for Cyberattacks on Healthcare Data Systems
By enhancing cybersecurity, physicians can safeguard patient data and promote an industry culture of trust. Proactive initiatives provide the strongest defense.
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Q&A: Bias-Based Bullying Tied to Emotional Distress in Children
Children who identify as gender-queer experienced the highest prevalence of emotional distress related to homophobic and transphobic, or bias-based, bullying.
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Active Solutions: How Physical Activity Can Address Obesity
Effective obesity management requires a holistic approach, and physical activity is one of the most crucial components needed to maintain a healthy weight.
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Patients With Gout Achieve Serum Uric Acid Target With Febuxostat Plus Ruzinurad Combo
A combination therapy of febuxostat and ruzinurad has been helpful for some patients with gout and hyperuricemia to reach their serum uric acid level goals.
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Comorbid Conditions in r-axSpA Accelerate Radiographic Progression Over 2 Years
Patients with r-axSpA and two or more comorbid conditions face greater radiographic progression in 2 years than those without comorbidities.
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Higher Mortality, MI and ESRD Risks for Tophaceous Gout Than Nontophaceous
Research finds risks for mortality, acute myocardial infarction, and end-stage renal disease in patients with gout are higher in tophaceous than nontophaceous.
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