The Role of Pharmacists in Optimizing Analgesic Prescribing in Hospitals
An analgesic stewardship program can prevent inappropriate in-hospital and discharge prescribing of opioids, optimizing outcomes and reducing over-prescribing....
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A Clinician's Guide to Surrogate Endpoints in Hematology
A recent paper provides guidance for clinicians to determine the validity of surrogate endpoints in clinical trials related to hematologic malignancies....
Q&A: Emphasizing Transmission & Prevention Key to Reduce HCV Reinfection in MSM With HIV
Identifying best practices that will prevent HCV transmission in MSM with HIV is needed to reduce HCV reinfection rates in this patient population....
Addressing Extrapulmonary & Behavioral Traits to Improve Asthma Outcomes
Researchers recently identified five extrapulmonary treatable traits in asthma that are clinically relevant and have a clear diagnostic process....
Q&A: What is Your Role in Managing Depression in Patients With IRD?
Byron L. Lam, MD, discusses the impact of depression in inherited retinal diseases, and ophthalmology clinicians' role in screening patients for depression....
How Tumor Stiffness Adds Value to Endometrial Cancer Assessment
Combining MR elastography with clinical radiological data improved the prediction of lymphovascular space invasion in patients with endometrial cancer....
Q&A: A New Approach to Improve Liver Transplant Rates in Septuagenarians
Liver transplants from older donors can be effective for septuagenarian candidates and are associated with lower mortality and shorter time to transplant....
Shear Wave Elastography Distinguishes Myelofibrosis From Other MPNs
Spleen and liver elastography can help diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms and differentiate myelofibrosis from other myeloproliferative neoplasms....
Usher Syndrome Type IV Genetic Landscape Expanded More Than 30%
Researchers have increased the number of patients with ARSG-Usher syndrome type IV to 31 cases and identified new genetic variants in this disease subtype. An article published in Cli...
Q&A: Key Aspects of Memory in MS Improved With Cognitive Rehab
Dr. Elizabeth Gromisch discusses her study, which showed the feasibility of a telehealth intervention for teaching compensatory cognitive strategies in MS....
Assessment Tool Validated to Fill Gaps in COPD Disability Management
A recent study suggests that the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument is an effective diagnostic instrument to assess COPD disability and function....
DIGITAL TOOLS Improve Integration of PROs in Oncology
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that incorporating PROMs into cancer care is associated with lengthened overall survival and improved QOL....
Novel AML Classification Helps Identify Older Adults for Curative Treatment
A new classification model called AML60+ improved risk stratification for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, which can improve clinical decision making. ...
Cardiac Catheterization to Diagnose PAH: Tips & Pitfalls, Part 1
A team of cardiologists shared tips and tricks for clinicians to address the pitfalls they may encounter when conducting cardiac catheterization. A team of cardiologists from the Unit...
Assessing Itch in Plaque Psoriasis: The Latest Tools & Questionnaires
Dermatologists recently have developed and validated several tools for assessing itch in plaque psoriasis, such as the Peak Pruritus-Numerical Rating Scale....
Improving Heart Failure Prediction in HCM
The H2FPEF score, a prognostic tool for diagnosing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, proved useful for risk stratification in HCM....
Psychosocial Barriers Identified for T2D Management & Coping
Researchers identified six themes, such as awareness of disease and fear of adverse outcomes, as helping or hindering patients in T2D management and coping. ...
Self-Management Combo Feasible & Effective for IBS
A recent study demonstrated an online yoga class and a twice-daily probiotic may be an effective combined intervention for managing IBS symptoms....
Q&A: Panel Offers Actionable Steps Toward Hepatitis C Elimination
Vincent Lo Re III, MD, MSCE, discusses efforts to eliminate the hepatitis C virus in the United States and how to overcome remaining barriers....
New Approaches to Infection Management for Patients With Burns
Multiple studies published in late 2024 highlight current practices and emerging strategies for infection management for patients with burns....
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