Usher Syndrome Type IV Genetic Landscape Expanded More Than 30%
Researchers have increased the number of patients with ARSG-Usher syndrome type IV to 31 cases and...
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
SUPPRESS-AF: What Is the Value of LVA Ablation Added to PCI in AF?
The SUPPRESS-AF trial investigated the value of low-voltage-area ablation plus PCI in comparison to PCI only in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.
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SWEDEGRAFT: Can a ‘No-Touch’ Vein Harvesting Technique Improve Outcomes in CABG?
The SWEDEGRAFT trial investigated a no-touch vein harvesting strategy to see if it was superior to conventional surgery in patients undergoing non-emergent coronary artery bypass grafting.
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No Fasting Pre-Cardiac Catheterization Improves Outcomes & Patient Satisfaction
Patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures without fasting had better health outcomes and reported higher satisfaction than patients that fasted.
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MRAs Show Varied Efficacy in Heart Failure Across Ejection Fractions
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists have shown varying levels of efficacy results in four major trials for patients with heart failure.
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MIRACLE-AF: Elegant Solution to Improve AF Care in Rural China
Telemedicine has helped to improve care for patients with atrial fibrillation in rural parts of China that have limited access to healthcare.
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RESHAPE-HF2: Not a “Tie-Breaker” About TEER in Heart Failure
The RESHAPE-HF2 trial aimed to settle the debate initiated by the conflicting COAPT and MITRA-FR trials, however, it did not clarify the role of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in heart failure.
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Simple Tool Supports Frailty Screening & Management in Patients With ILD
Researchers reported that the Clinical Frailty Scale was useful in stratifying patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease at risk for early mortality.
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Comprehensive Risk Factor Control in T2D Mitigates HF Risk
A recent study suggests that comprehensive control of multiple risk factors can mitigate heart failure risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Reduce Diabetes Distress in Patients With T2D
Patients with type 2 diabetes often had diabetes distress despite optimal glucose management, and pharmacist-led interventions helped reduce it.
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Impact of Early Childhood Tablet Use on Emotional Regulation
Early childhood tablet use was associated with emotional regulation, including more expressions of anger and frustration, by the age of 4.5 years.
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SLIT Protocol Using Real Food Vs Extracts Reduces Costs & HCRU
Researchers found that using real food from grocery stores instead of allergen extracts helped expedite sublingual immunotherapy without posing safety risks.
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Helping Patients Understand That What They WANT Isn’t Always What They NEED
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options.
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Shear Wave Elastography Distinguishes Myelofibrosis From Other MPNs
Spleen and liver elastography can help diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms and differentiate myelofibrosis from other myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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PW Trivia: Staffed Hospital Beds
PW trivia is focused on medical facts, history, and more. This week’s question is: Which US state boasts the highest number of staffed hospital beds?
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient’s request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire.
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Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
In this medical fiction, a pampered heir’s anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.
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Q&A: Improving PrEP Access in Transgender Men, Other Transmasculine People
Researchers discuss efforts to improve PrEP access in transgender and other transmasculine men who are under-represented in research and prevention efforts.
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Is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Always Necessary?
A study found omitting sentinel lymph node biopsy is feasible in patients with lower stages of endometrial cancer since lymph node positivity tends to be low.
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Q&A: A New Approach to Improve Liver Transplant Rates in Septuagenarians
Liver transplants from older donors can be effective for septuagenarian candidates and are associated with lower mortality and shorter time to transplant.
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