General
Addressing HCV Reinfection in People Who Inject Drugs: A Comprehensive Approach to Elimination
| Categories: general
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a significant global issue, especially among people who inject drugs (PWID), who are at high risk for both prevalent and […]
Concerns Raised Over HCV Transmission Study on Acupuncture: Call for More Accurate Analysis
Researchers of a commentary on a systematic review of hepatitis [...]
Overcoming Barriers to HCV Elimination: The Need for Point-of-Care RNA Testing
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination faces barriers, including underutilization of [...]
HCV-Related CLD Deaths Surpass HBV: Global Efforts Needed to Curb Rising Mortality by 2030
An analysis of data from the Global Burden of Diseases [...]
Cardiology
Effective Management of End-Stage Renal Disease
| Categories: cardiology
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs when kidney function is inadequate without transplantation or dialysis. Read More> https://ckd.pocn.com/patient-management/effective-management-of-end-stage-renal-disease/
Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Patients With CKD
Researchers of this study aimed to identify factors associated with [...]
Gout and Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Challenges, and Treatment
Gout, a prevalent inflammatory arthritis, is triggered by monosodium urate [...]
Higher Phosphorus Levels Linked to Increased Anemia Risk in Individuals With Early Chronic Kidney Disease and Normal Kidney Function
Researchers investigated whether higher phosphorus levels are associated with anemia [...]
Dermatology
Adjunct Oral Supplement Associated With Higher 6-Month Improvement
| Categories: dermatology
Researchers of a multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded trial across 13 Italian dermatology clinics evaluated whether adding a novel oral supplement enhances outcomes for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) […]
Alopecia Management: Evidence on Non-Surgical Alternatives
Authors of a comprehensive review (2010-March 2024) of English, peer-reviewed [...]
How Alopecia Areata Shapes Major Life Decisions and Well-Being
Researchers of a cross-sectional study of 70 adults with alopecia [...]
Alopecia Areata in Adults: 8 in 10 Report Stigma, With Counseling Rare
A 2023 US National Health and Wellness Survey analysis of [...]
Gastroenterology
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: Genetics
| Categories: gastroenterology
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a complex autoimmune disease influenced by genetic, immune, and environmental factors. Genetic research, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), has identified key […]
MODULATE Trial: An Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
The MODULATE study aimed to explore treatments for ongoing diarrhea [...]
Advancements in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: AI Solutions
Recent advancements in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), [...]
Mental Health and Intestinal Health: Risks and Solutions for Anxiety and Depression
Ulcerative colitis (UC) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) [...]
Hematology & Oncology
Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
| Categories: hematology-oncology, newsletter
Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads to greater overall response, failure-free survival, and symptom response for glucocorticoid-refractory or -dependent chronic graft-versus-host […]
Annual Checkup Day: Are You Up to Date on Your Health?
August 11 is Annual Medical Checkup Day, a yearly reminder [...]
Cancer Surgery Expenses for Patients with Private Insurance are Higher at NCI Centers
Cancer surgeries at National Cancer Institute (NCI) centers are associated [...]
Catheter Size During Chemo May Impact Risk for Blood Clots
Risk of blood clots or thrombosis during intravenous (IV) chemotherapy [...]
Nephrology
Guidelines Align on Diabetes and CKD Management, Tackle Implementation Challenges
| Categories: nephrology
The 2022 ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and the KDIGO 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline provide evidence-based recommendations for managing diabetes and chronic kidney […]
Chronic Kidney Disease Urges Early Detection Despite End-Stage Kidney Disease Mortality Decline
Despite a decline in mortality among patients with end-stage kidney [...]
Study Finds Kidney Transplantation Significantly Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a decline in [...]
New Technologies Offer Hope for Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Amidst Donor Organ Shortage
Over two million people globally suffer from end-stage renal disease [...]
Neurology
Minor Psychosis is Common—and Underrecognized—in Parkinson’s Disease: Visual Illusions Predominate
| Categories: neurology
This prospective pilot study in Lithuania compared 35 people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to 35 age- and sex-matched controls to gauge the prevalence and phenomenology […]
Illusion Tasks Expose Distinct Perceptual Biases in Parkinson’s Disease Hallucinations
This exploratory, cross-sectional study compared three age-matched groups—Parkinson’s disease (PD) [...]
Visual Dysfunction in Parkinson’s: From Retinal Thinning to Hallucinations—Why Routine Screening Matters
This review synthesizes ocular, visuoperceptual, and visuospatial disturbances in Parkinson’s [...]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Predicts Visual Hallucinations in Parkinson’s Disease
In a cohort of 489 Chinese patients with Parkinson’s disease [...]
Pulmonology
Fatal Renal-First Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Demands Early Serology, Multidisciplinary Care
| Categories: pulmonology
Isolated renal dysfunction as the first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare (<5%) and prone to misdiagnosis as primary chronic kidney disease (CKD), […]
Systemic Sclerosis vs Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Shared Vascular Signal, Different Treatment Targets
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) share immune [...]
Gut–Immune Axis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors of this review link gut microbiota dysbiosis to systemic [...]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Questionnaire Captures Fatigue and Pain Missed by Standard Indices
Researchers of this multicenter study developed and validated LUPIN, a [...]
Rheumatology
Study Reveals Older Patients With Psoriasis Face Faster Progression to Psoriatic Arthritis
| Categories: rheumatology
Researchers of a study found that individuals diagnosed with psoriasis (PsO) at age 43 or older are more likely to experience a shorter interval between […]
Older Age and Specific Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Subtypes Linked to Higher Risk of Active Disease
A recent single-center retrospective study found that patients with juvenile [...]
Study Identifies Key Risk Factors for Long-Term Opioid Use in Patients With AxSpA and PsA
Recent research has identified key factors associated with long-term opioid [...]
Ultrasound Reveals Subclinical Inflammation in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis on Targeted Therapy
A recent study revealed that ultrasound can detect active enthesitis [...]
