Perceived HIV Risk Low Among People Who Inject Drugs
In general, many people who inject drugs perceive themselves to be at a low risk for HIV despite having indications for pre-exposure prophylaxis use.
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Knowledge Gaps Among Patients Seeking Antibiotics
A study showed that patients’ lack of knowledge about antibiotic risks drives expectations for antibiotics in common illnesses, particularly in public clinics.
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Low FEF25-75% Increases Risk for Fixed Airflow Obstruction
Low forced expiratory flow at 25%-75% may indicate fixed airflow obstruction in patients with asthma, signaling worse outcomes and need for closer follow-up.
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Ventilation Heterogeneity Improves With Bronchial Thermoplasty
Bronchial thermoplasty improved symptoms and ventilation heterogeneity in severe asthma, with lasting effects up to 12 months, according to new findings.
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Access to Preventive Care Impaired by Social Factors
Social risk factors are linked to lower odds of receiving preventive care services like vaccines, mammograms, and colonoscopies, highlighting disparities.
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BP Readings Higher With Improper Arm Position
Blood pressure readings taken with the arm on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate results compared with desk-supported positions.
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Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Reduced CV Events
Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea showed lower all-cause mortality and MACE when they had a history of using positive airway pressure.
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Evaluating Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Techniques
In a recent study, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction showed varied efficacy in COPD treatment, with valves preferred due to clinically significant benefits.
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Physical Activity Improves Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
A recent cohort study suggests physical activity may improve psoriasis severity and cardiovascular health, showing reduced PASI scores and better BP.
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Effective Psoriasis Treatment May Curb CV Risk
Early and effective psoriasis treatment may prevent arterial dysfunction and reduce cardiovascular risk even in patients with traditional risk factors.
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Wearables May Improve Prognostication in Metastatic NSCLC
Wearable trackers may improve prognosis in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer by adding objective metrics to performance status, according to a recent study.
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NGS Superior to PCR for Detecting EGFR Mutations
Next-generation sequencing outperformed real-time PCR in identifying common and rare EGFR mutations in NSCLC, which could benefit therapy selection.
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Thrombosis in MPN Impact Disease Course, Comorbidities
Thrombosis events in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms may signal a more aggressive disease course, including myelofibrosis progression and mortality.
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Model Predicts Progression to Overt Primary Myelofibrosis
: A model for predicting overt primary myelofibrosis survival in those with prefibrotic primary myelofibrosis showed good predictive ability and clinical value.
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Screening Questionnaire Identifies Work-Related Asthma
The WRASQ-L was sensitive for detecting work-related asthma, which could aid discussions on workplace exposure and occupational health management.
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RA Increases Risk for CRSwNP Postoperative Recurrence
Rheumatoid arthritis is an independent risk factor for CRSwNP recurrence after surgery, linked to higher tissue eosinophil counts, according to a recent study.
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USPSTF Recommendation Boosted Colorectal Cancer Screening
Following the 2021 USPSTF recommendation on colorectal cancer screening, uptake of such screenings increased from 0.50% to 1.51%.
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Overgrowth of Gut Microorganisms Cause Severe Constipation
An overgrowth of gut micro-organisms that produce methane may cause constipation, specifically severe constipation, and can be detected using a breath test.
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Comparing Surgical Strategies for Endometriosis
A study found that laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy had fewer 30-day complications than total laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometriosis.
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Screening for Iron Deficiency in First Trimester
Screening pregnant women early for ferritin less than 60 μg/L may help predict iron deficiency later, with rates rising significantly by the third trimester.
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