Symptom Clusters Offer Insight Into COPD Clinical Complexity
A recent study found the respiratory and non-respiratory symptom burden in patients with COPD is high when compared with patients without COPD.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Current Vaccines Do Not Cover One-Third of Pneumococcal Serotypes
About one-third of pneumococcal serotypes in a large study of community-acquired pneumonia are not included in the current pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
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Medical Fiction: Lilith & the Secret Clinic
In this medical fiction tale, a journalist’s attempt to expose what he believes to be a secret gender-affirming care clinic in a hospital basement turns deadly.
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Which Exercise Habits Best Reduce Schizophrenia Symptoms & Improve QOL?
Yoga appeared to be the most effective exercise for schizophrenia symptom control, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Step On a Crack…
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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When the Clinician Becomes the Patient
When clinicians become patients, they report greater empathy for their patients, understanding fears, uncertainties, and obstacles in the healthcare system.
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In Advanced RCC, Rechallenging Patients With ICIs May Not Be Beneficial, but Tivozanib Monotherapy Shows Promise Post-ICI
Rechallenging patients with ICIs may not be beneficial in advanced RCC, but Tivozanib monotherapy shows promise as an effective option in the post-ICI setting.
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Breastfeeding Does Not Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
The POSITIVE trial and the BRCA BCY study found that breastfeeding does not increase recurrence in young breast cancer survivors and does not increase risk.
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Adding Pembrolizumab to Chemoradiotherapy Significantly Improves OS in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Adding pembrolizumab to modern, high-quality chemoradiotherapy significantly improved overall survival in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
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Lutetium-177 Treatment Effective in Both mCRCP & mHSPC
Lu-PSMA is effective for treatment for patients with metastatic castration-resistant or metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
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Perioperative Durvalumab Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Bladder Cancer
In the phase 3 NIAGARA trial, patients with MIBC had improved survival rates with neoadjuvant durvalumab combined with neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
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Combination of Radium-223 & Enzalutamide Benefits Men With mCRPC & Bone Metastases
Results from the phase 3 PEACE-3 study found that a combination therapy showed higher benefits for patients with bone metastases.
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A Hands-On Approach to Minimizing Denied Claims
By employing a hands-on approach to health insurance claims, patients and physicians can help reduce the number of denied claims and increase revenue.
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Silent Liver Disease & Obesity Surges: A Call to Action for Primary Care
Liver health is a public issue that PCPs can address. Non-invasive liver tests should be routine, especially for patients struggling with obesity.
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Pinkie Swear
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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PW Trivia: U.S. State in Which Giving Birth is Most Expensive
PW trivia is focused on medical facts, history, and more. This week’s question is: In which U.S. state is giving birth most expensive?
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An Inside Look at Working During a Natural Disaster
Physicians’ shared their experiences working during natural disasters in response to a poll asking, “Have you experienced extreme weather events while working?”
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Q&A: Addressing Protein & Energy Intake in Patients With CKD
Greater protein intake in chronic kidney disease may lower mortality, and clinicians should routinely evaluate food intake with attention to energy and protein.
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Accommodating Exercise Preferences to Reduce Mortality Risk in Older Women
Recent findings showed that step-based and minute-based exercise were equally effective for reducing mortality risk in older women.
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How Physicians Can Navigate Ethical Conflicts When Caring for Patients
Ethical conflicts occur when caring for patients, so learning when to prioritize a patient’s needs over training/standard protocol is an important skill.
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