In T2D, Virtual Training Sessions Boost QOL & Treatment Adherence
Virtual training sessions involving health literacy-based, education improved quality of life and treatment adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Can Targeting the Oral Microbiome Improve GVHD Outcomes?
Study results implicate oral dysbiosis in chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) and show that targeting the oral microbiome may improve GVHD outcomes.
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Patients With Lupus at Risk for Recurrent Pericarditis
New research suggests the use of oral prednisone should be limited in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of recurrent pericarditis.
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Avoiding Liability in Off-Label Prescribing
Off-label prescribing has entered standard treatments and is at the cutting edge of medical innovation, but it carries liability risks of which to be aware.
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Beyond Nasal Symptoms: How CRSwNP Impacts Mental Health
Recent studies examine the burden of CRSwNP, looking at quality of life in patients and caregivers and assessing how CRSwNP impacts mental health.
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Lung Ultrasound Shows Promise for ILD-RA Detection
Lung ultrasound outperformed symptom-based screening questionnaires for ILD-RA detection,...
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Chemsex Predicts STI Recurrence in MSM Using PrEP
New research showed higher rates of STIs and STI recurrence in MSM using PrEP who reported engaging in sexualized drug use, or “chemsex.”
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Preventing Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
New research published in Endocrine revealed findings that may contribute to preventing erectile dysfunction in men with type 2 diabetes.
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New GOLD Guidelines Help Physicians Reduce COPD Overdiagnosis
New GOLD guidelines recommend using pre-bronchodilator spirometry to rule out COPD and post-bronchodilator measurements to confirm a COPD diagnosis.
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Shaping the Future of PV Treatment Through Molecular Understanding
Identifying the JAK2V617F mutation has improved understanding of what causes overproduction of red blood cells, platelets, and neutrophils in polycythemia vera.
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Patient-Performed Functional Tests Reliable in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Patient-performed functional tests were found to be reliable, scalable options for assessing muscle function in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.
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Vitiligo Monotherapies: What Are Their Relative Efficacies?
Recent network meta-analyses identified the relative outcomes of various vitiligo monotherapies on vitiligo at 6 months.
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Hybrid Robotic-Laparoscopic Approach to IPAA Effective
A hybrid robotic-laparoscopic method to proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis reduced operating time and postop complications.
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Genes Related to Ulcerative Colitis Ferroptosis & Immunity Identified
Immune infiltration plays an important role in ulcerative colitis (UC) due to ferroptosis, with mutual regulation between UC and immune-infiltrated cells.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Impacts Depression Risk in CKD
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are associated with depression risk in chronic kidney disease across stages, with a higher risk seen among men.
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In CKD, Heart Failure Increases Likelihood of Inpatient Dialysis
In patients with chronic kidney disease, initiation of inpatient dialysis and central venous catheter use was higher in those with heart failure.
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Mobile Health App Useful in Helping Patients With HIV Quit Smoking
The Sense2Quit App, a mobile health app, was highly accepted by patients with HIV as a smoking cessation tool, with high retention and engagement rates.
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Cannabis Use Common Among Women With HIV
Cannabis use is frequent among women with HIV and is associated with higher rates of alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use.
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In RA, Untreated Anxiety & Depression a Growing Concern
Cynthia Crowson, PhD, and colleagues examined data over three decades to determine if anxiety and depression were higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Interleukin 15 a Potential Treatment Target for Severe Asthma
Interleukin 15 expression in asthmatic airways negatively correlated with lung function, a finding that improves understanding of asthma heterogeneity.
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