Patient Race Not Associated With Charlson Comorbidity Index Scores in Psoriasis
Differences in psoriasis outcomes are more likely due to socioeconomic factors than patient race, according to recent findings.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Q&A: Same-Day Testing for Superficial NMSCs Linked With 78% Reduction of Follow-Up Treatments
Dr. Puneet Jolly shares how same-day biopsy and treatment can reduce costs and treatment fatigue for patients with field cancerization.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pacemaker Surgery: Catalyst for Increased Demand?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s disclosure of his recent pacemaker surgery shines a global spotlight on the procedure, potentially spurring increased demand.
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Lung Ultrasound Scoring Is Shown Effective for Assessing Hyperinflation in COPD
“Lung ultrasound score is better than diaphragm excursion at maximal deep inspiration for diagnosing severe lung hyperinflation,” researchers wrote.
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Handling the Injectable Weight Loss Medication Craze
New injectable weight loss medications are highly sought-after, causing shortages. Prescribing should not solely depend on patient requests.
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Gamification in Diabetes Management Improves Glycemic Outcomes
Meta-analysis determines that gaming may help patients with T2D attain glycemic targets and improve health outcomes.
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High Prevalence of Comorbid Headache Signals Need for PsA Treatment Improvements
Study results showed that patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis had a greater prevalence of headache than control participants.
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Artificial Intelligence‐Augmented ECG Algorithms Predict MACE in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
AI-ECG may have clinical implications and provide additional insight into general risk stratification among patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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Does Hospital-Provided Police Protection of Physicians Compromise Patient Safety?
Hospital violence has been on the rise, and many physicians feel vulnerable at work. Some states acted and instilled a police presence in healthcare settings.
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Percentage of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Up Since September 2023
The percentage of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections decreased during the pandemic.
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Sharp Increase Seen in Lyme Disease Cases in 2022 After Revised Definition
In 2022, there was an increase in the number of reported Lyme disease cases following the implementation of a revised surveillance case definition.
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AI Model for Early Prediction of Sepsis Improves Outcomes
Benefits include significant reduction in mortality and significant increase in sepsis bundle compliance, researchers noted.
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Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Cryptococcosis
Updated guidance and implementable recommendations on the clinical approaches, screening, diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of patients with cryptococcosis.
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People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Experience HIV Disparities
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at risk for HIV-related disparities, according to recent findings.
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Accelerated Epigenetic Aging Seen in Women With HIV
Women with HIV had increased epigenetic age acceleration and reduced DNA methylation-estimated telomere length.
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Risk Factor Control May Modify Link Between HIV Status & Heart Disease
Control of risk factors such as dyslipidemia and diabetes reduces the association between cardiovascular disease and HIV, new research shows.
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Physical Activity Linked to Liver Steatosis in HIV
New research suggests that clinicians should promote physical activity in patients with HIV to mitigate the risk of liver steatosis.
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Hybrid Features, Machine Learning Optimize Lung Cancer Detection
Findings underscore the proposed approach’s potential for advancing diagnostic and prognostic lung cancer treatment planning and decision-making systems.
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General Practitioner-Led Medication Review Increases Deprescribing, Health Improvement
It may be possible to improve patients’ self-perceived health status through medication review interventions focusing on deprescribing.
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Delivery, Training Experiences Inconsistent in Integrated Behavioral Health Incorporation
Simplifying and ensuring reimbursement processes may enhance the sustainability and quality of IBH implementation.
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