Does More Physical Activity Improve Liver Transplant Outcomes?
An intervention with financial incentives and text-based nudges may help patients who are frail and inactive awaiting liver transplant be better prepared for surgery.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
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Interventions Are Needed in MS to Improve Early Treatment Accessibility
An analysis of more than 5,300 patients with MS shows that access to early treatment in MS varies, though those with post-2017 diagnoses often began sooner.
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ENBALV: Edoxaban or Warfarin as Anticoagulant After Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement?
In the ENBALV study, it was inconclusive whether edoxaban is a better treatment than warfarin for patients with early anticoagulant therapy after bioprosthetic valve surgery.
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GLORIOUS: GLP-1 Agonist Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in CABG
In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
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Promising Results for CRISPR-Based Therapy in ATTR-CM
In the phase 1 study of CRISPR-Cas9 therapy, the treatment has shown promising results for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.
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BPROAD: Intensive or Standard BP Treatment Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes?
In the BPROAD study, an intensive blood pressure lowering treatment strategy led to less major cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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SUMMIT: Tirzepatide Reduces Cardiovascular Events in HFpEF Plus Obesity
In the phase 3 SUMMIT trial, tirzepatide, was found to reduce the risk for worsening heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
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Dark Days, Restless Nights: How Winter Affects Sleep & Health
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
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Strategies to Expand the Living Donor Pool for Liver Transplant
Living donor liver transplants continue to emerge to increase the number of patients transplanted and reduce demand for deceased donor transplants.
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Q&A: Best Practices for Infusing Vesicant & Irritant Agents Via Midline Catheters
Physician’s Weekly spoke with Lynn Hadaway, MEd, RN, CRNI, about the use of midline catheters for vesicant and irritant medication administration.
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Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
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Q&A: Ensuring Timely Diagnosis & Referrals for Patients With Postpartum Depression
Physicians discuss improving postpartum depression screening, addressing cultural barriers, and enhancing access to care for diverse patient groups.
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Q&A: Microbiota Transplant Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis
Researchers used an existing algorithm to track the engraftment of fecal microbiota transplants in ulcerative colitis, and found short-term engraftment stable.
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Dissatisfaction With Multiple Facets of Care Reported in Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
Low patient satisfaction in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for clinicians and treatment is tied to a need for better communication and shared decision-making.
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Managing Metabolic Comorbidities in Plaque Psoriasis
Research shows lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and smoking cessation can assist with improving psoriasis outcomes and managing metabolic comorbidities.
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Navigating Challenges in HSCT Eligibility for Myelofibrosis
Updated guidelines on allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for myelofibrosis examine spleen-related complications, iron overload, and more.
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Assessment Tool Validated to Fill Gaps in Disability Management for COPD
A recent study suggests that the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument is an effective diagnostic instrument to assess COPD disability and function.
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A Clinician’s Guide to Surrogate Endpoints in Hematology
A recent paper provides guidance for clinicians to determine the validity of surrogate endpoints in clinical trials related to hematologic malignancies.
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