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Cognitive telerehabilitation was a suitable alternative to pulmonary rehabilitation for older patients with severe COPD who can’t tolerate exercise.

Longer time to Crohn’s disease diagnosis occurs among patients who have a perianal fistula as a manifesting sign and is associated with poorer outcomes.

Patients and physicians agreed that tardive dyskinesia caused significant work impairment, with some patients completely unable to obtain or maintain a job.

Researchers reviewed evidence on various tracers for sentinel lymph node biopsy in endometrial cancer and identified the most effective combination.

Researchers conducted a randomized trial to compare 8-week versus 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation programs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Recent research published in 2024 examined various tardive dyskinesia topics, including: transcranial direct current stimulation; new clinical tool for documenting and rating TD; and schizophrenia-associated genetic markers.

Researchers reviewed NCCN guidelines on adjuvant radiotherapy for endometrial cancer, advising physicians on how to tailor treatment to specific cases.

Modified Multiplier Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn’s Disease or Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohn’s Disease thresholds identify risk for disease progression.

Approximately one-third of women with cardiovascular disease did not receive contraceptive counseling appropriate for their condition and history.

B-lines in lung ultrasound scores were a viable tool for identifying heart failure in patients experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations.

Obesity is increasingly prevalent among patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), raising concerns about its potential effects on the natural history of the condition.

A recent study found that current ID and IDA management in patients with HF falls short of guidelines, highlighting a need for innovative strategies.

Combining pharmacological treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, and behavioral and web-based interventions may benefit patients after a COPD exacerbation.

While surgery types in Crohn’s disease are associated with mostly comparable outcomes, small bowel resection had greater odds of post-op wound complications.

Patients with COPD typically seek medical care only during exacerbations, underscoring the need for improved self-management strategies.

Despite the rising number of diagnoses, mortality rates have decreased thanks to advancements in early diagnosis and treatment.

A group of cardiology experts has proposed to redefine iron deficiency in heart failure.

COPD often coexists with other chronic conditions, which worsen the prognosis, exacerbate symptoms, and reduce the quality of life.