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Q&A: Improving Gastroenterology Care in Vulnerable & Underserved Populations

Feb 9, 2024

“Ultimately, these populations are quite diverse, so a solution that works for one safety-net hospital may not work for another,” says Shreya Patel, MD, MPH.

Like Elmo, Are You Asking About Mental Health?

Feb 2, 2024

Elmo recently asked the world how they are doing. How often do you ask your patients about their mental health?

Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age

Jan 24, 2024

The issue of older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia continuing to drive is a growing concern as the ranks of seniors in their 70s, 80s, and 90s expand.

Examining Disparities in the Management of NSCLC

Jan 23, 2024

2023 NACLC Opening Keynote Speaker Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc, presented “Equities and Disparities,” focusing on disparities in the management of NSCLC.

Q&A: The Need to Evaluate & Manage Insomnia in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease

Jan 22, 2024

Research finds a significant association between diagnosed insomnia and increased prevalence of behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Improved Histiocytic Neoplasm Treatments & Life Expectancy Bring QOL Challenges

Jan 19, 2024

Thanks to new treatments, more people survive histiocytic neoplasms, but their survival comes with challenges, according to findings published in Blood.

RSV Risk in Toddlers Suggests Need to Expand Prevention Efforts

Jan 18, 2024

Various factors impact the risk for subsequent respiratory conditions among children with RSV before age 2, including prematurity and socioeconomic status.

Patient Perception of MS Symptoms Influences Functional Activity Difficulty

Jan 16, 2024

Study determines that the way patients with MS perceive their symptoms affects how difficult they report the ability to complete functional activities.

Electrophysiology Valuable in Inherited Retinal Diseases

Jan 15, 2024

Electrophysiology tests in inherited retinal dystrophies can inform diagnosis and prognosis and guide patient visits.

Newly Diagnosed Patients With HCV Not Receiving Timely Treatment

Jan 12, 2024

Less than a quarter of patients with HCV receive direct-acting antiviral therapy within 6 months of diagnosis.

Q&A: Patients With HIV Experience “Striking” Differences in Cancer Incidence

Jan 11, 2024

Both AIDS-defining and non-AIDS-defining cancers are more common in patients with HIV aged less than 65, with further disparities based on race and sex.

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Jan 10, 2024

Patients with lymphedema have twice the risk for skin cancer when compared with patients without lymphedema.

CAT Test Better at Excluding Rather than Identifying Anxiety & Depression in Patients With COPD

Jan 9, 2024

To test the viability of a COPD assessment test, researchers developed a study drawing from the COMFORT Study, a multicenter prospective observational study.

For T2D, Proper Postdischarge Care Mitigates Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Jan 8, 2024

The increased risk for cognitive impairment postdischarge in patients with T2D can be mitigated via the provision of tailored postdischarge care.

Improving Sleep Patterns May Prevent Cardiovascular Disease Progression

Jan 5, 2024

Researchers examining sleep patterns observe a varied and complex progression of cardiac deterioration from baseline health to first cardiovascular disease.

Genomics Is a ‘Truly Powerful Tool’ for Changing Lung Cancer Outcomes

Jan 4, 2024

Given its potential to impact health, physicians should not hesitate to refer families with a strong history of cancer for genetic counseling and testing.