ICYMI

HIV Stigma Indirectly Impacts Viral Non-Suppression

Oct 24, 2024

The impact of internalized HIV stigma on viral non-suppression is mediated by depressive symptoms, illicit drug use, and medication adherence.

PAH Survival Risk Models Linked to Multiple Biomarkers

Oct 24, 2024

A model that incorporated multiple blood biomarkers for the prediction of pulmonary arterial hypertension was comparable with existing survival risk models.

Non-Medical Barriers to LDLT Persist at Multiple Levels

Oct 24, 2024

Non-medical barriers to living donor liver transplants persist at recipient, donor, and professional levels and impact wider adoption of the procedure.

Muscle Mass Linked to AML/MDS Outcomes

Oct 24, 2024

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome had worse clinical outcomes if they did not maintain their muscle mass during treatment.

Echo Parameters Predict HRQOL in Patients With HCM

Oct 23, 2024

Patients with HCM who had elevated left ventricular outflow tract gradients on echocardiography also had significantly lower quality of life scores.

US Cancer Incidence Trends Lower Than Expected in 2021

Oct 23, 2024

All-sites cancer incidence rates were 9.4%, 2.7%, and 6.0% lower than expected in 2020, 2021, and both years combined, respectively.

Early & Virtual Palliative Care Feasible for Lung Cancer

Oct 23, 2024

The delivery of early, virtual palliative care has similar effects on QOL as in-person care for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Comprehensive Risk Factor Control in T2D Mitigates HF Risk

Oct 23, 2024

A recent study suggests that comprehensive control of multiple risk factors can mitigate heart failure risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Use of Nose Drops Reduces Length of Young Children’s Colds

Oct 23, 2024

Hypertonic saline nose drops effectively reduced the duration of symptoms associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections in children.

Limited Research on Hereditary Eye Disease in Black Patients

Oct 23, 2024

More studies of hereditary eye diseases in Black patients are “a scientific imperative,” according to the authors of a literature review spanning 20 years.

Single Dose of Mpox Vaccine Effective in At-Risk Groups

Oct 23, 2024

One dose of a modified mpox vaccine had a vaccine effectiveness of 58% in high-risk groups, including those with a history of an STI.

Accounting for Psychological Factors in Weight Loss Programs

Oct 23, 2024

Binge eating was associated with more impulsivity and a preference for immediate rewards, which could disrupt weight loss goals in patients with obesity.

Asthma CT Features Linked to Lung Function Decline

Oct 23, 2024

Patients with asthma who had reduced wall thickness and elevated FeNO were more likely to experience rapid lung function decline, according to recent findings.

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Tied to Abdominal Adipose Tissue

Oct 23, 2024

Abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain, with stronger associations observed in women, according to recent research findings.

Integrating Endometrial Cancer Molecular Data With Pathologic Features

Oct 23, 2024

Researchers wrote it is essential to integrate molecular data with traditional pathologic features to perform accurate prognostication in endometrial cancer.

Amount of BSA Affected by Psoriasis Tied to CVD Risk

Oct 23, 2024

Patients who had a more severe amount of body surface area affected by psoriasis also had a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases, according to new findings.

Long-Term Muscle Relaxant Use Only Benefits Certain Conditions

Oct 23, 2024

Long-term skeletal muscle relaxant use was effective for chronic pain conditions like painful spasms and neck pain, but not for fibromyalgia or low back pain.