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Health Equity Must Be “The Center of All That We Do” to Reduce Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV
ART is crucial for sustained viral suppression in HIV, yet disparities exist among men who have sex with men. It's critical to understand why disparities in HIV persist....
Q&A: Genetic Disparities Influence Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health Across Race & Sex
Dr. Kathryn Kaiser explains the importance of investigating genetic associations within demographic groups to better understand and address health disparities. ...
In Multifocal HCC, Survival Better With Liver Resection Vs Tumor Ablation
Liver resection in patients with multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma leads to longer survival compared to tumor ablation....
Low Uptake & High Discontinuation: Characterizing PrEP Use Among Transgender Women
A strategy that addresses socioeconomic barriers and patient preferences will be needed to reach the majority of transgender women who have never used PrEP....
How to Address Well-Being for Patient-Centered Psoriasis Care
A panel of experts recently provided guidance for dermatologists to adopt a person-centered approach to psoriasis care. ...
Oral Antibiotics Linked to Fewer AEs, With Far-Reaching Implications for Immunocompromised Patients
A study in solid organ transplant recipients shows oral therapy for gram-negative bacteremia may not need to be restricted to immunocompetent individuals....
Do Solar Eclipses Impact Mental Health?
Some studies suggest a link between celestial events and hormone fluctuations in psychiatric patients, while others find no real association with mental health. According to a 2011 stu...
Elastic-Scattering Spectroscopy Device Rapidly Detects Skin Cancer With High Sensitivity
Researchers compared the sensitivity of an elastic-scattering spectroscopy device versus dermatologist examinations for detecting skin lesions. ...
Patients With Seizures Experience Higher Prevalence of Vascular Risk Factors
Researchers examined why patients who experience seizures may also face a higher degree of vascular disease....
Q&A: Improved Physician Diagnosis Rates & Access to Emergency Treatments Needed for Coconut Allergies
There is significant underdiagnosis and suboptimal clinical management of coconut allergy in the US. ...
Telehealth Use Prevents Hypertension Overtreatment in Primary Care Setting
Patients had lower blood pressure readings at home, suggesting telemedicine may be a promising resource for improving hypertension management....
Low-Dose CT Screening Outperforms Chest Radiography in Reducing Lung Cancer Mortality
A recent analysis compared low-dose computed tomography with chest radiography in a sample of patients eligible for the National Lung Screening Trial. ...
Patient Race Not Associated With Charlson Comorbidity Index Scores in Psoriasis
Differences in psoriasis outcomes are more likely due to socioeconomic factors than patient race, according to recent findings. ...
Q&A: Same-Day Testing for Superficial NMSCs Linked With 78% Reduction of Follow-Up Treatments
Dr. Puneet Jolly shares how same-day biopsy and treatment can reduce costs and treatment fatigue for patients with field cancerization. ...
Lung Ultrasound Scoring Is Shown Effective for Assessing Hyperinflation in COPD
"Lung ultrasound score is better than diaphragm excursion at maximal deep inspiration for diagnosing severe lung hyperinflation," researchers wrote....
Gamification in Diabetes Management Improves Glycemic Outcomes
Meta-analysis determines that gaming may help patients with T2D attain glycemic targets and improve health outcomes....
High Prevalence of Comorbid Headache Signals Need for PsA Treatment Improvements
Study results showed that patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis had a greater prevalence of headache than control participants....
Artificial Intelligence‐Augmented ECG Algorithms Predict MACE in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
AI-ECG may have clinical implications and provide additional insight into general risk stratification among patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy....
Q&A: The Future of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Therapy
A resurgence in AMD research spotlights new treatment options and even the potential reversal of symptoms....
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