Patients May Be Missing Alerts From Diabetes Devices
The FDA cautions that patients are not receiving or hearing smartphone alerts even though they thought their linked diabetes devices were configured correctly.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
AACR Joins Other Associations, Issues Statement Opposing NIH Funding Cuts
The AACR recently joined a growing coalition of medical associations, colleges, and universities in issuing statements opposing proposed NIH funding cuts and urging Congress and the public to take action.
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Five Typical Billing Errors Physicians & Staff Can Easily Fix
Healthcare organizations require thoughtful consideration of their data-input processes to avoid common, detrimental billing errors.
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Easy-to-Apply Tool Streamlines Dyspnea Evaluation in Urgent Care
Effective dyspnea evaluation in urgent care requires the usage of a systems-based framework for categorizing the differential for patients with dyspnea.
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Physician Tips for Talking With Patients About Dating Violence
Our columnist from Education, Training, and Research provides physicians with tips to identify and support patients who may be experiencing dating violence.
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How Loneliness Affects Your Patients With Arthritis
Patients with inflammatory arthritis reported significant loneliness and longed for their doctors to recognize their experiences in addition to the arthritis.
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Tranexamic Acid Lowers Perioperative Bleeding Without CV Risk
Research showed prophylactic tranexamic acid lowers perioperative bleeding risk without increasing cardiovascular risk across many types of general surgery.
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The Four Components of Effective COPD Self-Management
Important components of effective COPD self-management include a patient-tailored approach, adherence, digital technology, and implementation.
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Study Highlights Complex Relationship Between Gender Identity & Pain
Factors affecting the link between pain and gender identity include chest binding and the need to modify one’s gender to avoid being misgendered, among others.
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Gaps in Burn Assessment Tools Affect Patients With Darker Skin
Research shows gaps in medical literature and clinical guidelines on burn injuries in darker skin may contribute to variations in care quality and outcomes.
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In Parkinson’s Disease, Talk Therapy Addresses Unmet Psychological Needs
In a recent study, talk therapy in Parkinson’s disease led to significant improvement in patients’ well-being, problems/symptoms, and functioning.
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Comparing AD-STSG & FTSG in Joint-Involved Burn Reconstruction
Split-thickness grafts may be an alternative to full-thickness grafts due to less donor site morbidity and better results for joint-involved burn reconstruction.
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Assessing Trauma Severity: Serum Lactate Alone May Not Be Enough
In trauma patients, elevated initial serum lactate may not independently predict mortality, traumatic ICU admissions, or the need for mechanical ventilation.
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A PCP’s Guide to Managing Patients After Thyroidectomy
A commentary in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care advises primary care clinicians on how to manage patients after total thyroidectomy for cancer.
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Basophilia at Diagnosis Predicts Worse Outcomes in Several MPNs
Basophilia at diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasms was associated with a more aggressive disease phenotype and poorer clinical outcomes.
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PrEP Use Doubles Over 3 Years, but Uneven Access Persists
Despite an improved HIV PrEP-to-need ratio from 2018 to 2021, PrEP use relative to need was lower in certain populations, including women and younger people.
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In Lung Cancer, Novel Preoperative Biomarkers Predict Recurrence Risk
Using preoperative chest CT scans, researchers identified novel preoperative biomarkers for lung cancer recurrence post-surgical resection.
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Behavioral Intervention Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
An internet-based positive affect skills intervention improved emotional well-being, pain, and fatigue in older adults with fibromyalgia symptoms.
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How to Help Caregivers of Patients With Dementia
Dr. Linda Girgis discusses the many ways physicians can assist caregivers of patients with dementia, helping them to avoid experiencing burnout.
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