Best Practices for Assessing & Treating PTSD in Patients With SUD
A review published in Current Psychiatry Reports focused on the prevalence, care, and best...
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Ethanol Infusion & Linear Ablation Outperform PVI Alone in Persistent AF
Linear ablation combined with ethanol infusion of the EIVOM provided additional benefit in rhythm outcomes in patients with persistent AF.
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Psilocybin Therapy Shows Potential for Treating Clinician Depression
Psilocybin therapy significantly decreased moderate to severe symptoms of depression in clinicians after frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pharmacist IBD Counseling Improves Drug Safety, Patient Satisfaction
Clinical pharmacist IBD counseling reduced the occurrence and severity of anti-TNF adverse reactions and increased satisfaction in patients with IBD.
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Shorter MPFI Reliably Evaluates Chronic Pain
A shorter MPFI designed specifically for patients with chronic pain proved generally valid and reliable on a group level, according to a recent study.
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Prioritizing PTSD Screening in HIV Care to Improve Adherence & QOL
HIV clinicians can streamline the process of detecting and addressing mental health issues by incorporating routine PTSD screening in HIV care.
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Postop Behavioral Therapy Key to Sustained Weight Loss
Postop behavioral therapy after bariatric surgery increases weight loss and protects against weight regain, according to findings published in Obesity Surgery.
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Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio Predicts Preeclampsia
A blood test measuring the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio may help predict preeclampsia in laboring women, aiding early intervention and care strategies.
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What Is the Optimal Level of Aerobic Training for Weight Loss?
Aerobic training for weight loss in adults with obesity provides greater benefits when performed 150 to 300 minutes weekly.
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Key Cytokines Predict Infection Risk in Leukemia
Specific inflammatory cytokines can predict infection risk in leukemia in patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to a study in Microbial Pathogenesis.
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Superbugs in Hospitals: Challenges & Proposed Solutions
Antibiotic misuse, poor infection control, and high transmission rates of resistant pathogens fuel antimicrobial resistance and superbugs in hospitals.
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Recognizing Atypical Presentation in Lower GI Perforation to Reduce Diagnostic Delay
Problems with clinical reasoning and imaging interpretation were factors in nearly half of lower GI perforation cases with delayed diagnosis.
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Loneliness Exacerbates Asthma’s Link to Osteoarthritis
Asthma was linked to a higher risk for osteoarthritis, particularly in people with greater social isolation or loneliness, surpassing other lifestyle factors.
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Ultraprocessed Food Tied to Respiratory Function in Asthma
Higher ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to reduced pulmonary function in patients with asthma, suggesting diet changes may improve respiratory health.
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Nailfold Capillaroscopy May Aid Retinopathy Management in T2D
Patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) had abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) scores, indicating that NFC may be a useful adjunctive tool for managing DR.
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Over 45% of Patients With T2D Have Micronutrient Deficiencies
A new study shows that over 45% of patients with type 2 diabetes have micronutrient deficiencies, with vitamin D being the most common, followed by magnesium.
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Epstein-Barr Virus Status Impacts PTLD Risk After Kidney Transplant
The risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder is increased in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor kidneys.
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Tuberculosis Rate Nearly 10 Times Higher in Those With Kidney Failure
From 2010 to 2021, US incidence of tuberculosis in patients with kidney failure was 10-fold that of people without kidney failure.
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Addressing Anemia as a Modifiable Risk Factor Prior to Surgery
Preoperatively assessing anemia as a modifiable risk factor may counteract increased mortality risk for patients with severe anemia and frailty.
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Elevated HDL Linked to Glaucoma
The authors of a recent UK Biobank study found an association between elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and an increased risk for glaucoma.
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