Study Targets Improved Diagnostic Criteria for ApHCM
Per-segment indexed apical wall thickness thresholds were accurate in detecting apical hypertrophy and could help diagnose apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Collagen Peptide Beverage Beneficial for Skin Health in Young Women
A beverage containing collagen peptides (CP), including tripeptides and elastin peptides (EP), is...
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Skin of Color Has More Adverse Events From Sclerotherapy
Patients with darker skin tones experienced more adverse events when receiving sclerotherapy, particularly post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Alopecia Linked to Autoimmune & Psychiatric Comorbidities
Compared with controls, patients with alopecia areata had greater risks for developing psychiatric and autoimmune comorbidities after their diagnosis.
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More Than Half of Patients Hospitalized for Pneumonia Receive Discordant Diagnoses
A recent study demonstrated significant diagnostic discordance and associated mortality for patients with pneumonia hospitalized from the emergency department.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Bronchiectasis Risk
Using bidirectional Mendelian randomization, a team of researchers from China found that rheumatoid arthritis had a causal association with bronchiectasis.
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Hematology Mentorship Program May Improve Retention
Hematology fellows who viewed their mentor as a good match experienced positive impacts on their confidence, professional identity, and career development.
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Acute Leukemia Tied to Various Ocular Manifestations
Patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia experienced various ocular manifestations, such as retinal hemorrhage.
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Abdominal Aortic Calcification Tied to Coronary Artery Calcium
Abdominal aortic calcification was linked to coronary artery calcium score among patients undergoing liver transplant.
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Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy May Increase MACE in Liver Transplant
For patients undergoing liver transplant, the presence of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy was related to a trend toward increased major adverse cardiac events.
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Higher Tablet Use at 3.5 Tied to More Anger, Frustration at 4.5
Tablet use in children at age 3 can disrupt the ability to manage anger and frustration and lead to increased outbursts for this population.
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Gaps Persist for Those Ineligible for Vaccines for Children Program
Kids eligible for the Vaccines for Children program had lower coverage for measles, mumps, and rubella, rotavirus, and the combined seven-vaccine series.
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Should Families Be Allowed to Attend Code Events?
Clear guidelines and flexibility regarding family presence at code events in the ICU are essential as patients, families, and care settings vary widely.
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Elbowing In
Medical cartoon in which man needs an elbow specialist, but meets Joint Chief of Staff.
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SBRT Improves 6-Month Pain Scores in Cancer With Vertebral Metastases More Effectively than cEBRT
For cancer with painful vertebral metastases, dose-intensified SBRT improved 6-month pain scores more effectively than cEBRT, without added toxicity.
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Q&A: Challenges in Living Donor Transplant for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
Emerging data on living donor liver transplant for alcohol-associated hepatitis shows the procedure offers a survival benefit over medical management alone.
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Addressing Obesity Stigma and its Impact on Mental Health
Addressing obesity stigma through education, advocacy, and inclusion can greatly improve the mental health and well-being of patients with obesity.
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Q&A: Using AIRQ Can Improve Asthma Care and Patient-Physician Relationships
An allergist shares how the AIRQ can benefit shared decision-making, ultimately improving patient care, treatment adherence, trust, and asthma outcomes.
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Addressing Rising Rates of Second Primary Lung Cancers
Second primary lung cancers (SPLC) may be more common than previously known, with up to 1 in 6 survivors developing SPLC, but research is limited.
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Psychological Program Yields Sustained Weight Loss by Changing Satiety Perception
An app-based behavioral change program for obesity led to sustained weight loss by changing participants’ perceptions of hunger and satiety.
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