Examining Disparities in the Management of NSCLC
2023 NACLC Opening Keynote Speaker Marjory Charlot, MD, MPH, MSc, presented “Equities and Disparities,” focusing on disparities in the management of NSCLC....
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Q&A: The Need to Evaluate & Manage Insomnia in Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
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
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
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
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
Electrophysiology tests in inherited retinal dystrophies can inform diagnosis and prognosis and guide patient visits....
Newly Diagnosed Patients With HCV Not Receiving Timely Treatment
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
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
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
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
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
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
Given its potential to impact health, physicians should not hesitate to refer families with a strong history of cancer for genetic counseling and testing....
Q&A: Guidelines Focus on Geriatric Assessment for Older Adults Undergoing Cancer Therapy
Geriatric assessment is considered the standard of care for older adults starting systemic cancer therapy. ...
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Impairs Psychological Well-Being
HRQoL among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy is affected by psychiatric conditions, impairments in activities of daily living, and more....
Histochemical Kidney Analysis Suggests Potential Precision Therapy for Lupus Nephritis
This study pushes the field of rheumatology closer to precision medicine and away from a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment....
Age & Comorbidities Influence Early Mortality in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
The most common causes of death in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria were cardiovascular disease and associated hematologic disease....
Brief Training Improves Counseling by Pediatricians on Social Media Safety
Training on social media safety for pediatricians improved rates of patient counseling on the topic and adolescents’ social media behavior....
Majority of Survivors of Breast Cancer Have Elevated Risk for ASCVD
Optimizing modifiable CVD risk factors management offers an opportunity to address the leading cause of noncancer mortality for survivors of breast cancer....
Liver Transplant Results Improve, but Re-Transplant Results Lag
Advances in knowledge and techniques improved postoperative liver transplant outcomes, but optimizing re-liver transplant outcomes requires further research....
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