Monoclonal Antibodies Beneficial in Severe Asthma Exacerbations
Researchers reported significant clinical improvements following the use of monoclonal antibodies in patients with severe asthma exacerbations.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Vitamin D Deficiency An Independent Risk Factor in Eosinophilic CRSwNP
Using serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in combination with peripheral eosinophil percentages shows potential as a new biomarker in eosinophilic CRSwNP.
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Novel Tool Validated in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis
A novel survey for assessing symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis demonstrated good test-retest reliability.
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Encouraging Healthy Sleep Habits to Prevent Hypertension
A recent article suggests that increased efforts by clinicians to promote healthy sleep habits may prevent hypertension in young and middle-aged people.
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Positive Body Image Messaging: Tips for Clinicians
Our columnists from ETR discuss the importance of positive body image messaging, sharing tips for clinicians to improve conversations with patients.
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How Virtual Interviewing Is Impacting the Residency Matching Process
Virtual interviewing for residency matching provides many benefits to applicants and programs, but the loss of in-person interaction is resulting in a shift to a new, hybrid process.
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Early NSCLC Survival Declines as Income Declines
In early NSCLC, researchers found a stepwise decline in 5-year survival as income quartile declined, implicating income as a predictor of mortality.
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Genetic Ancestry Impacts Lung Cancer Outcomes in Hispanic Patients
Variations in certain genes, including XRCC1, CYP1A1, CYP1A2, SEMA3B, PADPRP, and mEPHX, impact lung cancer outcomes in Hispanic/Latino patients.
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Benefits of HSCT in MS Should Be Weighed Against Impact on Cognition
Research showed that HSCT in MS was associated with long-term improvements in quality of life but may cause short-term cognitive decline post-treatment.
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Study Finds Brain Degeneration Starts Early in DLB
A recent study provided key insights into brain degeneration in DLB, which may help clinicians better monitor this neurodegenerative dementia.
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Using Sex-Positive Campaigns to Disentangle PrEP Use From Promiscuity
Shahin Davoudpour, PhD, MA, MA, discusses the Keeping It LITE study and the use of sex-positive campaigns to disentangle PrEP use from promiscuity.
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Fighting Misinformation in a World Gone Mad
Dr. Linda Girgis shares expert advice for healthcare professionals regarding fighting misinformation patients may receive and believe.
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Polygenic Score Shows Promise for Evaluating AUD Risk
The polygenic score calculated using concordant single-nucleotide variants may be a method to evaluate risk for alcohol use disorder.
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Incorporating Layperson-Delivered Interventions to Improve Glycemic Control
Researchers found that telephone-based layperson-delivered interventions may improve glycemic control for patients with diabetes who have low income.
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Physician Barriers to Treatment Intensification for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Educating physicians about PSA reduction goals may increase the number of patients with mCSPC receiving first-line treatment intensification.
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Study Assesses Diagnostic Accuracy of Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Dementia
In a study of biomarkers in Alzheimer’s dementia, plasma p-tau217 had greater agreement with CSF and amyloid-PET biomarker profiles than did FDG-PET scans.
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Review Examines Role of TGF-β1 in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
A review by Iriana Maharani, MD, highlights the role of TGF-β1 as a potential biomarker in chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps.
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How to Reduce Stigma in Weight Management Conversations
The authors of a recent article outlined strategies physicians can use to develop a patient-centered approach to starting weight management conversations.
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How Do Comorbidities Impact Severe Asthma Treatment?
Regardless of the presence of nasal polyps and aeroallergen sensitivity, patients with severe eosinophilic asthma can benefit from treatment with mepolizumab.
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