Cardio-Oncology Program Improves Outcomes Among Patients With Cancer
Cardio-oncology rehabilitation models can potentially be incorporated into the standard care for cancer survivors facing high cardiovascular risk.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Experts Issue Vaccination Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis Receiving Biologic & Oral Therapies
National Psoriasis Foundation guidelines include continuing oral/biologic therapies for most non-live vaccines and stopping most oral/biologic medications before and after live vaccines.
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Early Imaging With OCT Improves Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in IRD
Review analyzes optical coherence tomography’s potential to improve treatment for pediatric patients across eight diseases.
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Lutikizumab: A Future Option for Patients With HS Failing TNF Blockers?
Phase 2 trial examines the effectiveness of lutikizumab in treating patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who did not respond to TNF blockers.
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Long-Term Adverse Events: JAK Inhibitors Mostly Similar to Traditional Immunomodulators
Compared with immunomodulators, JAK inhibitors may provide therapeutic advantages with similar rates of adverse events.
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Upadacitinib: A Novel Treatment Possibility for Vitiligo
Phase 2 trial results show that upadacitinib led to fast improvement in repigmentation in patients with non-segmental vitiligo.
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Ritlecitinib Shows Marked Efficacy in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Results from the ALLEGRO trial show considerable regrowth of hair in patients with alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis.
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JAK1 Inhibitor Meets Primary Endpoint in Prurigo Nodularis Trial
More than half of the participants in a phase 2 trial reported improvements in itch on the highest study dose of povorcitinib.
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Q&A: Improving Injectable PrEP Uptake Involves “One-Stop Shop” Approach
Reducing insurance barriers, improving outreach, and streamlining the clinician workflow are part of a multifaceted strategy to increase injectable PrEP uptake.
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Few High-Risk Adults Know Respiratory Syncytial Virus Exists
Although RSV is common and often mild, it is associated with morbidity and mortality among people aged 60 and older and in adults with underlying conditions.
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Telemedicine Reduces No-Shows for Rural Transgender Youth
Clinicians treating rural transgender and gender-diverse youth “should be offering telemedicine visits as often as possible” to improve access to care.
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How to Prepare for a Possible Medical Malpractice Suit
Healthcare providers are particularly vulnerable to litigation. Here are some tips to help prepare for the possibility of a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Molecular Profiling Improves Outcomes in Biliary Tract Cancer
Patients with biliary cancer who undergo molecular profiling appear to survive significantly longer when compared with those who do not.
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Symptom Assessment Plus Endoscopy Superior in Crohn’s Disease
American Gastroenterological Association guidelines suggest using symptom assessment and endoscopic evaluation to monitor patients with Crohn’s disease.
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Q&A: Improving Obesity Care Through a Machine Learning Framework
It is imperative that physicians talk to their patients about obesity, make shared treatment decisions, and get patients to the right provider.
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Q&A: Chemoradiation With Radiotherapy Improves NSCLC Outcomes
“This technology gives us the ability to be more precise and personalized to each patient,” says Percy Lee, MD.
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Comorbidity Clusters Help Predict COPD Hospitalization & Mortality
Objective assessment of comorbidities shows potential to improve prognostication and deploy interventions to reduce modifiable risk.
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Medication Programs Boost Patient Outcomes & Adherence by 20%
According to Samuel K. Peasah, PhD, MBA, RPh, “almost half of patients do not take their medications for several reasons, including forgetfulness or cost.”
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AI Learning Program Improves Tumor Board Recommendation Concordance to Nearly 70%
“Precision medicine is rapidly advancing, and keeping up with the deluge of discoveries requires new ways of processing information,” Dr. Gruber advises.
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Overcuffing & Undercuffing: Effects of Size on the Accuracy of Blood Pressure Readings
Using a one-size-fits-all blood pressure cuff for patients with varying arm sizes can result in significantly inaccurate BP readings.
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