Practice Type Influences Access to Telemedicine for Epilepsy
Integrated healthcare may improve access to telemedicine for patients with epilepsy, including those with Medicaid insurance.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Technique Maintains Central Venous Catheter Patency
Recent findings suggest that a low-speed, continuous infusion technique reduces central venous catheter occlusion.
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Aromatherapy Reduces Catheter Insertion Pain
Rose oil aromatherapy and hand-holding reduced pain during peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion
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Wearable Technologies Improve QOL
Researchers explored the use of wearable devices among patients with cancer, particularly for rehabilitation, treatment monitoring, and prognostication.
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Nodal Masses on CT May Indicate Castleman Disease
Hypervascular nodal masses on CT with prominence and infiltration of perinodal fat can indicate Castleman disease, but tissue samples are still needed.
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Q&A: Part 1: Managing Progression of Diabetic Macular Edema
In part one of our series on treating advanced diabetic macular edema, four experts discuss the disease’s progression and the role of interdisciplinary care.
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AI Improves MASH Diagnosis
Researchers developed machine learning algorithms that used clinical data and blood parameters to predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
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Burning Mouth Underreported
Burning mouth is often underreported but should not be overlooked, as it can indicate early cancer symptoms or treatment side effects.
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PNH Clones Useful in Making Diagnosis of Aplastic Anemia
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria clones are strongly indicative of aplastic anemia and can help rule out inherited bone marrow failure syndromes.
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The Power of Easy Access: Feeling Safe & Secure
Improving and simplifying the lines of communication between patients and providers can help patients feel more safe, secure, and confident with their care.
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How Physicians Can Safely Respond to Negative Online Reviews
While online reviews are helpful for patient feedback, Elena Zamora, MD, reminds physicians they should take heed and not obsess over social media commentary.
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How Physicians Can Successfully Find a Financial Advisor
The right financial advisor can help physicians by answering questions including which accounts are the right fit or what insurance is appropriate.
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Community Case-Finding Identifies Undiagnosed COPD and Asthma, Improving Outcomes
Community case-finding can identify undiagnosed COPD or asthma, with subsequent guideline-directed therapy by pulmonologists or primary care improving health outcomes.
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Never Underestimate the Power of Educating Patients and the Value of Shared Decision-Making
As social media platforms continue gaining popularity as medical information resources, healthcare professionals can help combat medical misinformation.
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Comorbidity Burden in Perinatally Acquired HIV Warrants Early Screening
By age 30, up to 50% of patients with perinatally acquired HIV will have at least one comorbidity, indicating a need for earlier screening and treatment in this group.
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Using Motivational Interviewing Techniques for HIV Prevention
Physicians can use techniques based on motivational interviewing—an evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative communication style—for HIV prevention.
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Dupilumab Can Improve Small Airway Dysfunction in Moderate-to-Severe Type 2 Inflammatory Asthma
A study has found that duplimab can improve small airway dysfunction in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammatory asthma.
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App for Forecasting Seizures May Improve QOL and Feelings of Control Over Condition
An app for forecasting seizure risk was found to be helpful and may result in better QOL, particularly in regard to improved feelings of control for patients.
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Short-Term Weight Loss Plans Should Not Be Discounted in Obesity Treatment
Although long-term diet and exercise improvement is the gold standard in obesity treatment, weight loss can also be achieved during short-term interventions.
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