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Intravenous Milrinone for Cerebral Vasospasm Causes Significant Hemodynamic Changes

Apr 24, 2024

The following is a summary of “Systemic tolerance of intravenous milrinone administration for...

Deprescribing in Primary Care Does Not Deteriorate Health-Related Outcomes

Apr 24, 2024

A real-life quality improvement project investigated the impact of a general practitioner-led medication review intervention focusing on deprescribing on health-related outcomes. Anne Estrup Olesen, MD, and colleagues conducted...

ADH5 Shows Promise as Prognostic Biomarker and Potential Therapeutic Target in Kidney Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma

Apr 24, 2024

The following is a summary of “Elevated ADH5 expression suggested better prognosis in kidney renal...

RSV Vaccination Shows Substantial Benefits for Older Adults

Apr 24, 2024

An adjuvanted RSV vaccine has the potential to significantly decrease the burden of RSV among...

Interleukin 17 Levels and their Association with Disease Activity in IBD

Apr 24, 2024

The following is a summary of “Level of interleukin 17 in inflammatory bowel disease and its...

Surgery + Anti-TNF Therapy Does Not Improve PFCD

Apr 24, 2024

Combined surgery and anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy was not significantly associated with improved outcomes in perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease (PFCD) compared with anti-TNF therapy alone, according to a study...

Women With HIV Experience Accelerated Epigenetic Aging

Apr 24, 2024

Accelerated epigenetic aging is seen in women with HIV versus women without HIV, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Stephanie Shiau, PhD, and colleagues examined the relationship between...

Epilepsy Linked to Cardiovascular Comorbidity

Apr 24, 2024

Epilepsy was associated with several adverse cardiovascular outcomes, signaling an opportunity to reduce morbidity and mortality.

More Physical Activity Needed to Cut Risk for Obesity Among Those With Genetic Risk

Apr 24, 2024

The daily step count needed to reduce the risk for obesity varies based on an individual’s genetic risk for higher body mass index.

Gaps Persist for Link Between Depression & PsA

Apr 24, 2024

Depression impacted treatment decisions and outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to recent findings.

Monocyte Count Higher as Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Progresses

Apr 24, 2024

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) could stem from disrupted blood cell development, leading to the abnormal expansion of certain cell types, according to a poster presentation from AACR Annual Meeting 2024. Haadi Ali, MD, and...

Biologics Effective for Very Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Apr 24, 2024

Researchers analyzed PASI scores and adverse events to understand the effectiveness and safety of novel biologics for very severe psoriasis.

Diabetic Retinopathy With Hypertension Linked to Retinal Damage

Apr 24, 2024

Patients with both diabetic retinopathy (DR) and hypertension demonstrated notably thinner peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cellinner plexiform layer thicknesses compared with those with DR alone, according...

Advancements in Decision-Making for Treatment of Patients With Lung Cancer

Apr 24, 2024

AI provides novel screening decision-making for the precise treatment of patients with lung cancer.

Uncovering Barriers to PrEP Uptake Among Latina Women

Apr 24, 2024

A recent study examined low PrEP uptake among Latina cisgender women in New York City despite provider indication. For the study, which was published online in AIDS Care, interviews explored social determinants, sexual...

Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults

Apr 24, 2024

Inappropriate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in hospitalized adults is common,...

IRDs Incur Disproportionate Societal Burden

Apr 24, 2024

While health care and societal costs are routinely modelled for most diseases, there’s a lack of comprehensive data and cost-of-illness studies for IRDs.