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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Author: Teresa Sellinger
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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Older MSM With HIV Require Increased Neuropsychological Evaluation, Referral
Poorer cognitive functioning was associated with poor engagement in care among older MSM with HIV who reported chronic pain and substance use.
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New Index Bests Current Markers in Predicting NSCLC Outcomes
A new systemic nutrition-inflammation index predicted perioperative non-small cell lung cancer outcomes better than current nutrition and inflammation markers.
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Q&A: Addressing Renal Disease in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Michael Bromberg, MD, PhD, talks with Physician’s Weekly about renal disease in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
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Mutation Burden in DLBCL Differs by Patient Age, Sex
The mutation burden in DLBCL varies significantly based on patient sex and age, according to recent findings published in HemaSphere.
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Age & Genetics Highly Associated With AML Outcomes
In an analysis of 1,034 fit adults aged 70 years and younger, age and genetic features were identified as the factors most associated with AML outcomes.
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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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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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Internalized Homophobia Impacts PrEP Use in MSM
Among recently incarcerated men who have sex with men, PrEP use is impacted by internalized homophobia that is specifically related to sexual identity.
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App Could Improve PrEP Uptake in People Who Inject Drugs
An app for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis was acceptable to people who inject drugs and may offer a new strategy for increasing PrEP uptake in this population.
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RYGB Superior for Excess BMI Loss
RYGB demonstrated superiority over sleeve gastrectomy for excess BMI loss over 10 years, according to a recent study published in JAMA Surgery.
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Severe Obesity Increased in Recent Decade
A research letter published in JAMA examined trends in obesity-related measures and found the number of adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023.
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Diaphragm Function Presents Novel Treatable Trait in Asthma
A recent study suggests that diaphragm function may be a treatable trait in asthma, contributing to persistent symptoms and exercise intolerance.
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Asthma Mortality Disparities Persist
Asthma mortality has declined over the years, but regional and demographic disparities persist, leading researchers to call for more targeted interventions.
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Investigating DLBCL Relapse Detection Strategies
A recent study showed that scheduled follow-ups played a limited role for DLBCL relapse detection, emphasizing a need for alternative surveillance strategies.
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Genomic Sequencing Improves ITP Treatment
Genomic sequencing identified pathogenic variants in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia, which could help clinicians improve diagnostic accuracy.
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Misdiagnoses Significantly Affect Patients With SARDs
Research shows that misdiagnoses of chronic diseases as psychosomatic can lead to long-term damage to the physical and mental well-being of patients with SARDs.
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OAB Linked to Osteoarthritis
Research showed that OAB linked to osteoarthritis when stratified by arthritis type, but significant associations were not found for RA or PsA.
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Management Considerations in Older Patients With PsA
Targeted screening and management strategies are needed in older patients with PsA to help mitigate their morbidity and healthcare burden.
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