Assessing Risk for Antibiotic Resistance in UTI Treatment
Among patients with urinary tract infections, predictive features of antibiotic resistance in UTI treatment included region, prior nonsusceptibility, and previous UTIs.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Assessing Thromboembolic Event Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome
A study of more than 300 patients finds that the risk for thromboembolic events remains high in patients with nephrotic syndrome and relatively high albumin.
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Frailty Impacts Clinical Approach to Psoriasis
Frailty and functional dependency affect treatment satisfaction and may require tailored care for older adults with psoriasis, researchers report.
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Wearable Devices Enhance Post-Lung Cancer Surgery Recovery
A perioperative exercise intervention using wearable devices improved physical activity and dyspnea 6 months after lung cancer surgery.
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Lifestyle Counseling for Patients With EC: A Roadmap for Clinicians
A recent study outlined lifestyle counseling strategies to enhance adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations for patients with endometrial cancer.
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In Early MS, Remote Lifestyle Intervention Improves Function
A remote lifestyle program emphasizing diet and exercise improved function and quality of life in patients with early MS.
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Variables Throughout Thyroidectomy Impact Nerve Injury Risk
Researchers identified a wide range of variables throughout thyroidectomy that are associated with increased nerve injury risk.
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IV Opioids for Acute Pain Unlikely to Lead to OUD
A study of academic emergency departments showed that fewer than 1% of opioid-naïve patients given IV opioids for acute pain developed persistent opioid use.
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Combatting the Rising Rates of NTM Pulmonary Disease
Updated NTM pulmonary disease estimates in U.S. Medicare beneficiaries revealed rising incidence, demographic disparities, and associated comorbidities.
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Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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Identifying Factors to Differentiate Ménière’s Disease from Vestibular Migraine
Dissociation between a video head impulse test and reduced caloric response had high specificity for differentiating vestibular migraine from Ménière’s disease.
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Frequent Testing for Driver Mutations Critical in Myelofibrosis
Machine learning is effective for differentiating chronic myeloid leukemia from polycythemia vera, primary myelofibrosis, and essential thrombocythemia.
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Urine ACR Independently Predicts Mortality in RA
ACR was a key indicator of risk for mortality in RA with chronic renal insufficiency, predicting all-cause mortality better than eGFR.
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AAP: Why Literacy Promotion is Crucial During Clinical Visits
An updated American Academy of Pediatrics statement on literacy promotion in clinical visits emphasizes shared reading, reduced screen time, and diversity.
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Helping Patients Understand “Wants” Versus “Needs”
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options.
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Depression Management “Crucial” for T2D Care
Research on depression and T2D showed depression impaired adherence to diabetes care, highlighting the need for integrated models addressing both conditions.
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Leveraging Nonverbal Cues to Build Trust & Improve Patient Care
How clinicians can use subtle nonverbal cues to convey interest and authority to patients, which can help build trust and improve the efficiency of visits.
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Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
In a study of PrEP use in Black sexual minority men, PrEP stigma was associated with a lower likelihood of current PrEP use in all models examined.
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Gut Microbiota Modulates Inflammation & Cortical Damage
In a recent study, Alistipes onderdonkii, had a positive association with cerebral leptomeningeal enhancement in patients with MS.
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B-Cell-Tailored Dosing of Ocrelizumab Yields Encouraging Results
Patients with relapsing-remitting MS showed promising results with B-cell-tailored dosing of ocrelizumab.
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