Comorbid Cardiovascular Diagnosis Accelerates Disability Worsening
Patients with MS and existing or new-onset comorbid cardiovascular disease experienced accelerated clinical disability progression over 15-year follow-up.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Point-of-Care Urine Testing Predicts PrEP Discontinuation
A novel point-of-care urine test for PrEP drug levels predicted PrEP discontinuation in young people more accurately than self-reported PrEP adherence.
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Simple Tool Supports Frailty Screening & Management in Patients With ILD
Researchers reported that the Clinical Frailty Scale was useful in stratifying patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease at risk for early mortality.
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MRSA Risk Increased for Family Members of Hospitalized Patient
Researchers found a significant association between hospitalized patients returning home and an increased risk for MRSA in their family.
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Is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Always Necessary?
A study found omitting sentinel lymph node biopsy is feasible in patients with lower stages of endometrial cancer since lymph node positivity tends to be low.
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Is Diet Quality Associated With Psoriasis Severity?
Diet quality is associated with psoriasis severity, so knowing current dietary guidelines and...
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Reviewing Emerging Risk Factors for Psoriasis Flares
Researchers reviewed risk factors for psoriasis flares, including stress, infections, common drugs, pollution, hormonal changes, COVID-19, vaccines, and more.
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Sociodemographic Data Helps Estimate Prognosis in Myelofibrosis
The first study to compare national myelofibrosis outcomes with a large minority cohort illustrates links between age, gender, and ethnicity and worse survival.
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Study Identifies Optimal Dietary Patterns After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Clinicians should encourage patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy to reduce ultra-processed foods and increase proteins, fruits, and vegetables post-surgery.
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Prehabilitation May Help Older Adults Recover from Lung Cancer Surgery
Prehabilitation for older adults undergoing lung cancer surgery should emphasize activities of daily living, self-care, mobility, and resilience.
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How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements.
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Metabolites Linked to Increased Diabetic Retinopathy Risk in T2D
Researchers studied patients with type 2 diabetes and identified 13 metabolites that were significantly linked to a higher risk for diabetic retinopathy.
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SLIT Protocol Using Real Food Vs Extracts Reduces Costs & HCRU
Researchers found that using real food from grocery stores instead of allergen extracts helped expedite sublingual immunotherapy without posing safety risks.
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Scientists Map Genetics of Lyme Disease Bacteria
Completion of the genetic mapping of all 23 known species of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease will improve predictions and response to the disease.
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PW Trivia: Staffed Hospital Beds
PW trivia is focused on medical facts, history, and more. This week’s question is: Which US state boasts the highest number of staffed hospital beds?
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Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
In this medical fiction, a pampered heir’s anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.
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Ileal Paneth Cell Phenotype: A Relevant Biomarker in UC
Ileal paneth cell phenotype is biologically and clinically relevant in ulcerative colitis and can be used as a biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Steroid Tapering Impacts Ulcerative Colitis Remission
Adaptive steroid weaning regimens in patients with ulcerative colitis impact clinical remission and corticosteroid-free clinical remission.
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Arguing Politics
Medical cartoon playing on gene therapy vs. jean therapy
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Update Aims to Increase RSV Vaccination Among Older Adults
Updated RSV vaccine recommendations for older adults replace last year’s guidance to simplify RSV vaccine decision-making for clinicians and the public.
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