ABCA-4 Reclassification Includes More Variants of Uncertain Significance
A classification of 2,246 ABCA4 gene variants, including 1,248 pathogenic, improves diagnosis and counseling for ABCA4-associated retinopathy.
Read More
ICYMI
Recombinant Vaccine Confers More Protection Against Influenza
High-dose recombinant influenza vaccine shows 15.3% higher effectiveness than standard dose in adults aged 50-64, per study in New England Journal of Medicine.
Read More
Two Doses of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Highly Effective
Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are effective against herpes zoster, with 76% efficacy, supporting the recommendation for a second dose.
Read More
Most Hospitals Employ Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship
Most acute care hospitals adopt the seven Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship Programs, showing significant improvement from 41% in 2014 to 95% in 2021.
Read More
Diagnostic Stewardship Beneficial in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
DSI-CB for ventilator-associated pneumonia is safe and effective, significantly reducing respiratory cultures and ICU antibiotic utilization rates.
Read More
PrEP Uptake in Latino MSM Influenced by Many Factors
Tailored efforts addressing age, socioeconomic status, and social support can boost PrEP use among Latino MSM, reducing HIV disparities.
Read More
PrEP Use Low & Discontinuation Common for Transgender Women
Low PrEP initiation (21.8%) and high discontinuation (37.5/100 person years) observed among transgender women, with reasons unrelated to HIV risk.
Read More
Mood Disorders Common in Black Women With HIV
Mood disorders are prevalent in Black women with HIV, but do not worsen care retention; age and mood disorders inversely linked to retention.
Read More
Deficits in Ancillary Services for Older Patients With HIV
HIV patients aged 55+ experience 37.7% unmet ancillary service needs; higher in non-White, housing-unstable individuals without private insurance (JAIDS).
Read More
Initiation of Antiseizure Medications Varies Among Neurologists
Neurologists’ initiation of antiseizure meds varies after a first seizure with nonspecific EEG abnormalities; seniority and EEG training associate with lower rates.
Read More
Need for Seizure-Related Emergency Care Portends Worse Outcomes
Epilepsy patients with seizure-related emergency care face poor medication adherence, limited neurology follow-up, and an association with mortality (42.3%).
Read More
CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Children, Young Adults With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Purified CBD reduces seizures in children and young adults with drug-resistant epilepsy, showing positive effects on development and well-tolerance.
Read More
Scientific Understanding, Therapies Inadequate for Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy
Idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE) face diagnostic challenges and insufficient therapies, revealing gaps in understanding, as highlighted in Neurology.
Read More
Partner With Barbers to Augment Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Care
Barber education on PFB increases awareness; improved collaboration with dermatologists is crucial for addressing care gaps.
Read More
Risk for Vitiligo Increased for Transplant Recipients
Transplant recipients, especially HSCT patients, face elevated vitiligo risk (aHR 12.69) show increased need for early detection and multidisciplinary monitoring.
Read More
Despite Widespread Impact, Sexual Health Rarely Addressed in IBD Care
A survey on IBD’s impact on sexual well-being reveals inadequate support; 39.2% want clinician advice, but only 5.7% receive it, highlighting unmet needs.
Read More
Risk for Obstructive Lung Disease Increased in IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease raises OLD risk by 60% before onset and 40% after diagnosis, urging vigilant monitoring for pulmonary symptoms in patients.
Read More
Multidimensional Evaluations Determine Asthma–Comorbidity Link Strength
A study reveals strong asthma links to comorbidities (rhinitis, bronchiectasis, COPD) and emphasizes need for personalized, multidimensional management.
Read More
Social Determinants of Health Effect Housing-Related Asthma
Global asthma study finds clear links to pollutants, inconclusive dwelling results, mixed occupancy findings, proposing housing typology for targeted interventions.
Read More
Diabetes Severity Tied to Outcome in CRC Patients Undergoing Resection
The severity of diabetes is associated with outcomes among patients with stage 1 to 3 colorectal...
Read More