Hearing Screening Higher at Clinic vs Home
Hearing screening rates were highest when completed at clinics, while provider encouragement did not significantly impact the rate of screenings at home.
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Author: Rebecca Shover
AUDIT-C Shows Reliability
The AUDIT-C questionnaire demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability in primary care, with the highest reliability when patients completed it online.
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Q&A: Part Two: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in Older Patients
A panel of experts discusses the nuances of treating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in older patients, focusing on comorbidities and complications.
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Thyroidectomy Approach Impacts Dermatologic QOL
The surgical approach used in thyroidectomy can significantly impact skin-related quality of life, specifically scarring on the neck.
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How Clinicians Use Platelet-Rich Plasma for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed how platelet-rich plasma influenced endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes in patients with chronic sinusitis.
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The Next Evolution in Breast Cancer Care: Incorporating Breast Neurotization Into Your Practice
Breast cancer care is constantly evolving and breast neurotization can provide patients with sensations again, which physicians should consider implementing when discussing surgery outcomes.
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IV Iron Therapy Benefits Patients With Heart Failure, Severe Anemia, and Low TSAT
IRONMAN trial highlighted that anemia severity and TSAT < 20% are key indicators for identifying patients with heart failure who may benefit from intravenous iron therapy.
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Enhancing Early COPD Detection With Effective Case-Related Approaches
Recent years have seen heightened interest in developing effective early detection strategies for COPD.
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The Next Steps in Organ Donation After Brain Death
The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that enhance and improve organ preservation and suitability.
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How to Handle Patients Who Don’t Pay Their Medical Bills
Patients that struggle to pay their medical bills can be a financial burden for physicians, but there are strategies patients can learn to stay on top of their medical bills.
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Risked-Based Lung Cancer Screening Helps Reduce Disparities
This study seeks to explore a more diverse participant population while applying a risk-based model for screening criteria.
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Transition to Adult Care Requires Long-Term & Coordinated Guidance in Multiple Sclerosis
Pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis transitioning to adult care need a long-term, interdisciplinary clinical team that involves their families.
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Predictive Factors for Postop Recurrence in Crohn’s Disease Include Smoking & Prior Resection
Multiple factors, including smoking and perianal disease, increase the likelihood of endoscopic postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease.
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AI’s Increasing Capacity to Outperform Human Detection of Lung Cancer
AI detects lung cancer better than humans do.
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Health Utilities Index Identifies Cognitive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
Patient-reported cognitive impairment based on the Health Utilities Index may serve as a quick ‘litmus test’ for assessing quality of life in patients with MS.
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Q&A: Part 1: Examining Substance Misuse in Crohn’s Disease
The limited data available shows that patients with Crohn’s disease may be more likely to misuse substances than the general population.
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Q&A: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Linked to Significant Cost Savings in COPD Care
A recent review of the health benefits and fiscal benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation encourages more healthcare practitioners to include this regimen in their treatment protocols.
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Prognostic Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cell Score in Endometrial Carcinoma
Tumor-infiltrating Immune Cell Score as an effective and independent prognostic tool for patients with EC.
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Understanding the Needs of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma & Their Caregivers
While patients with hepatocellular carcinoma largely felt independent, their caregivers reported burdens related to appointment logistics and emotional support.
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Evaluating Safety & Outcomes of Rapid BCL-2 Inhibitor Titration for CLL
Researchers at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting studied the rapid titration of venetoclax for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma.
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