Chronic Inducible Urticaria Diagnosis Supported by Updated Algorithm
Researchers recently published an updated clinical algorithm to support chronic inducible urticaria diagnosis, assessment, and management.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Hep C Reinfection Observed in MSM With HIV From 2000 to 2018
Among MSM with HIV who previously cleared HCV, the incidence rate of HCV reinfection was 4.7 per 100 person-years.
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Kidney and Liver Transplants Less Common in Patients With HIV
While patients with HIV are eligible for kidney and liver transplants, these procedures are uncommon in this patient population.
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Addressing Prescription Drug Misuse Among Adolescents
Healthcare professionals can play a crucial role in preventing prescription drug misuse among adolescents and promoting healthier communities.
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Women With T2D at Higher Risk for Fractures
Older women with type 2 diabetes had higher risks for any fractures and osteoporotic fractures compared with those who did not have diabetes.
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Sleep Duration Linked to Microvascular Complications
People with type 2 diabetes who slept for short or long durations had a higher prevalence of microvascular damage, according to an abstract at EASD 2024.
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A Call for Anxiety Assessment in Routine COPD Management
Researchers found the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to be a useful tool for anxiety assessment in routine COPD management.
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Increasing RSV Recognition and Reporting to Support Surveillance Efforts
A literature review of RSV incidence suggests the need for global, multi-age data to guide future studies on RSV incidence and vaccination strategies.
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Interdigitation & Ellipsoid Zones Linked to Better Visual Acuity in RP
The presence of both the interdigitation and ellipsoid zones is associated with better visual acuity in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
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Study Identifies Optimal Dietary Patterns After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Clinicians should encourage patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy to reduce ultra-processed foods and increase proteins, fruits, and vegetables post-surgery.
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Liquid Profiling Provides Actionable Results in Nearly 90% of Advanced EC Cases
A recent study found cell-free DNA liquid profiling accurate and useful in characterizing different types of endometrial cancer and guiding therapy selection.
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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements.
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Big Pill to Swallow
Medical cartoon in which the pharmacist is giving the customer a prescription bottle containing one huge, once-a-year pill.
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Consensus Group Clarifies CMV-Related Transplant Recipient Terms
A new report from a major CMV research and advocacy group describes changes to how specific CMV-related terms are defined in transplant recipients.
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Q&A: In MS, Stigma and Access to Information Impact Disparities in Shared Decision Making
Many patients with MS from underserved populations prefer shared decision making (SDM), and SDM is important to ensure equitable access to healthcare.
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Manual Dexterity Predicts Cognitive Dysfunction in MS
Manual dexterity predicted cognitive dysfunction and was also associated with multiple cognitive domains in multiple sclerosis, according to recent findings.
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Tele-Assessment Align With Face-to-Face Assessment in MS
The Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and Timed Up and Go tests were found to be reliable tests to use with online assessments of patients with MS.
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From Awe to Action: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Dr. David Epstein shares his personal experience with imposter syndrome, and offers physicians advice regarding confronting and overcoming imposter syndrome.
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Patients Miss More PCP Appointments During Temperature Extremes
Older patients and those with chronic conditions were likelier to miss primary care appointments as temperatures fluctuated to significant cold and heat.
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ChatGPT Diagnoses Only Correct in Half of Cases
Researchers input 150 case challenges into ChatGPT, noting the AI struggled to interpret lab values and only produced correct diagnoses half of the time.
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