Inherited Retinal Diseases Often Involve Complex “Diagnostic Odyssey”
Patients with rare inherited retinal diseases often must undertake a diagnostic odyssey before receiving a correct diagnosis.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Patients with Lower Genitourinary Tract Symptoms Show Low STI Testing Rates
Most patients with lower genitourinary tract symptoms are not tested for STIs, even those with conditions known to be caused by these infections.
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Think You Know the Latest in AAN MS Research?
Do you remember the MS research presented at AAN? Test your knowledge now and see how you rank!
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Test Your Tardive Dyskinesia Knowledge Now!
How much do YOU know about tardive dyskinesia? Test your knowledge now!
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Test Your Knowledge of Psoriasis Research From Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference 2023!
Do you remember the psoriasis research presented at Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference 2023? Test your knowledge now!
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Liver Disease Further Impairs Cognition in Patients With HIV
Patients with HIV who had highly active NASH and liver fibrosis were more likely to have cognitive impairment than patients with HIV and no liver disease.
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No Gold Standard for Grave’s Disease Diagnosis
Researchers assessed the suitability of the existing framework for distinguishing painless thyroiditis from Graves’ disease (GD) in individuals experiencing thyrotoxicosis.
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In Heart Failure, Patient Positioning Affects Pulmonary Artery Pressure Reading
Readings from an implanted PAP monitoring device while a patient with heart failure stands are different from those taken while supine.
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Swallowed Paints
“He swallowed some of his acrylic paints and now he’s artsy fartsy.”
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Confronting the Threat of Datamining-Based Fraud Investigations
The Department of Justice employs datamining to find physicians they suspect have committed acts of fraudulence or malpractice. Here’s what they look for.
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Updated Guidelines for Systemic Therapy for Melanoma Addresses New Research
With all cancers, clinician expertise is vital when informing patients about their disease, diagnosis, and treatments and when recruiting patients into clinical trials.
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ASTRO Issues Guidance Related to Partial Breast Irradiation
In a clinical practice guideline, the ASRO presented recommendations to inform best clinical practices on using partial breast irradiation
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Depression Impacts Outcomes in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In age-related macular degeneration, depression can directly impact patient care through loss to follow-up, cancellations, and lack of treatment adherence.
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Post-Transplant Fibrosis Monitoring Unnecessary With SVR Prior to Liver Transplant
Patients with HCV who achieve a sustained virologic response have better outcomes after liver transplant and do not require post-transplant fibrosis monitoring.
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Facilitating HRQOL Changes in Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
At 2023 NACLC, Heather Law, MA, presented a recap of “Associations of HRQOL with daily functioning/communication with care teams in patients with ALK+ NSCLC.”
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Assessing Hemoglobin Levels May Aid Evaluation of Fracture Risk
“If hemoglobin is low, especially if they are all in the anemic range, fracture risk should be considered,” says Mattias Lorentzon, MD, PhD.
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Retraction Dominates TED Eyelid Manifestations, Multiple Surgical Options Identified
Researchers commenced a study to review and summarize a comprehensive synopsis of surgery of the eyelid in thyroid eye disease (TED).
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Rates of Loop Closure Are Below Satisfactory for Telehealth
It is recommended that physicians develop mechanisms and alerts that allow them to know if a test previously ordered has not been completed.
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Shared Decision-Making Tool May Improve Treatment Adherence for Patients With MS
Decision support tools help patients with MS more effectively engage with their providers and adhere to their treatment.
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Think You Know the Latest in Prostate Cancer Research?
Test your knowledge of the latest prostate cancer studies and news—take this quiz!
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