Frailty Linked With Chemotherapy Intensity in Older Patients With AML
In older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, the EHR-based frailty index is associated with the type of treatment received....
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Reaction-Eliciting Threshold & Symptom Type Impact HRQOL
The study’s findings can help allergists identify those patients with peanut allergy who are experiencing a poorer QOL....
Q&A: Weight Loss Pharmacotherapy of “Enormous Benefit” to Teenagers When Used Correctly
The decision to use weight loss pharmacotherapy for teenagers who have obesity should involve a personalized approach, specific to each patient....
Co-Occurrence of MRI Markers May Predict Clinical Disability in MS
The joint occurrence of SELs and PRLs, two MRI markers of chronic active lesions in MS, was linked to greater clinical progression in patients with MS. Approximately 15% to 30% of the...
Nearly 50% of Those With New-Onset Epilepsy Have Comorbid Mood/Anxiety Disorders
A comprehensive assessment of new-onset epilepsy should include screening for psychiatric conditions, which can impact up to 50% of this patient population....
Q&A: Reasons to Consider Telemedicine for Patients With Stable SLE
Telemedicine should be integrated into the current system as a routine service option for stable patients with SLE. The pandemic compelled medical professionals to stretch beyond conv...
Family History of Hereditary Cancer Syndrome Increases Risk for Prostate Cancer Progression
Study results indicate that family history of hereditary cancer syndrome appears to increase the risk for prostate cancer progression....
Exploring Non-HDL Cholesterol as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Events
A large population study has revealed that higher non-HDL cholesterol levels were associated with higher risks for cardiovascular events....
Mortality Remains Higher for Those With HIV Cured of HCV
Despite HCV cure, individuals with HIV and prior HCV infection remained at higher risk for mortality than those with HIV alone, especially 12 months after cure. “Direct-acting antiv...
Sexual Dysfunction, Distress, & Painful Intercourse Prevalent in the Preconception Period
Many women planning a pregnancy experience sexual dysfunction and distress but do not discuss their sex lives with clinicians during preconception visits....
Group Training Helps Improve Infusion Care by Enhancing Nurses' Job Satisfaction
Implementing group training may improve the psychological capital, occupational benefits, and job satisfaction of nurses in infusion centers....
Certain Gut Pathogens May Be Common Drivers of Lupus Flares
Despite therapeutic improvements for lupus, many patients progress to lupus nephritis. “There has been mounting evidence that the intestinal bacterial communities in patients with l...
Double Fecal Immunochemical Test Helps Diagnose CRC
A total of 50% of colorectal cancers missed by the first FIT test were later identified by the second FIT test. “As a result of limited resources, hospital endoscopy and colo...
Q&A: Moving Beyond Risk Reduction in PrEP Counseling to Improve Uptake
Sex-positive HIV prevention that moves beyond perceptions of risk may improve PrEP uptake among young adults who identify as sexual/gender minorities of color. “There are so many in...
Patients With HCC Often Prioritize QOL Over Survival
For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, the impact of treatment on QOL is a significant driver of their treatment preferences. Daneng Li, MD, is the 2023 recipient of the Blue Fae...
Elevated Office Blood Pressure: Exploring the Effect of Adapted Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness training provides a fresh perspective to managing hypertension and was associated with a clinically significant reduction in systolic BP in a study. About 46% of Americans h...
40% With Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Develop Interstitial Lung Disease in 5 Years
Study results indicate that 40% of patients with interstitial lung abnormalities upon lung cancer screening develop interstitial lung disease within 5 years. Although interstiti...
Children Often Lack Mental Healthcare Following Firearm Injury
After a firearm injury, access to mental healthcare varies. Pediatricians can perform mental health screenings for these patients and discuss firearm safety. “As a pediatric e...
Insomnia Affects 50% of Patients With IBD
Managing insomnia and other sleep disorders in IBD must first start with raising awareness of the IBD-sleep connection among clinicians and patients. “Previously, researchers have s...
Spectral Domain OCT Effective for Tracking Stargardt Disease Progression
En face SD-OCT and SW-AF imaging were compared for tracking Stargardt disease progression; en face SD-OCT is a valuable tool for measuring retinal changes. As more clinical trials pur...
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