Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster “Superbugs”
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a recent study says.
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Author: Devyn Osborne
New Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes
An improved test for Lyme disease which resembles an AI-guided form of the at-home COVID-19 test could provide accurate results within 20 minutes.
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Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common
Psychological distress related to food allergies (FA) is common globally, according to a study published online in Allergy.
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Season of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Season of birth is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis, according to a letter to the editor published online in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions, according to a study published in JAMA.
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Multivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in US Adults
Multivitamin (MV) use is not associated with mortality benefit among US adults, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
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Race-Neutral Metrics More Accurately Predict Risk in COPD
Race-neutral metrics more accurately predict the risk for death and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study.
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Two-Thirds of COPD Hospitalized Patients Misuse Inhalers
Among patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COPD, two-thirds of inhalers assessed at admission are misused, according to a recent study.
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Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Psoriatic Arthritis
Disease duration and disease activity were significant predictors of cardiovascular risk in PsA patients.
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Digital Rectal Exam Has Low Diagnostic Value for Prostate Cancer
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) adds little diagnostic value to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) alone for detecting prostate cancer.
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Plant-Based Food Intake Linked to Better QoL in Prostate Cancer
For patients with prostate cancer, greater consumption of plant-based foods is associated with higher QOL scores.
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High-Fiber Diet Improves Metabolic & Emotional Health
A 4-week, high-fiber diet showed multiple benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Telehealth Interventions Improve Medication Adherence
Study results indicate a significant increase in medication adherence with telehealth interventions in patients with T2D.
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QOL Similar With Different Hemiarthroplasty Approaches
Study results showed no difference in QOL among patients who received a posterolateral or direct lateral approach for hemiarthroplasty.
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Neuraxial Labor Analgesia May Mitigate Racial, Ethnic Inequities in Maternal Care
Research suggests that neuraxial labor analgesia may mitigate racial or ethnic disparities in general anesthesia use during cesarean delivery.
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Diabetic Retinopathy Predict CVD in Patients With T1D
Diabetic retinopathy appears to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes.
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Anti-VEGF Therapy Impacts Surgical Outcomes
Exposure to anti-VEGF agents could potentially enhance the outcomes of glaucoma tube procedures.
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Less Than 50% of At-Risk Adults Aware of RSV
Study results showed that only 43.3% of people at high risk for RSV had prior awareness of the virus.
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Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses Up With Age & Comorbidities
The risk for lower respiratory tract illness increased with age, with the highest risk in older adults, particularly for hospitalization.
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494 Million People Had ‘Other Musculoskeletal Disorders’ Globally in 2020
494 million people had other musculoskeletal disorders in 2020, with a 115% increase projected by 2050.
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