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
Unveiling Follicular Psoriasis: Case Study Sheds Light on Rare Variant in Brazilian Patient
| Categories: dermatology
This letter to the editor highlights follicular psoriasis (FP), a rare variant of psoriasis, with a particular focus on its manifestation in a 58-year-old diabetic […]
Multi-Omics Study Reveals Key Microbial and Gene Interactions in Psoriasis Severity
Researchers of a study conducted a multi-omics analysis of host-microbe [...]
Research Identifies Hormone Hepcidin as Key Trigger in Psoriasis
Recent research suggests that the hormone hepcidin may be a [...]
Psoriasis Linked to Higher Risk of Lung and Breast Cancer
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting about 3% of [...]
Gastroenterology
Mental Health and Intestinal Health: Risks and Solutions for Anxiety and Depression
| Categories: gastroenterology
Ulcerative colitis (UC) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) are chronic gastrointestinal conditions associated with high rates of anxiety and depression. A recent study […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Balancing Biologic Expenses and More
The direct costs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s [...]
The Overlooked Burden of Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative [...]
How Probiotics Could Transform Ulcerative Colitis Management
Ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), [...]
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
Perceived Stress in Epilepsy: A Key Factor in Seizure Risk
| Categories: neurology
This systematic review analyzed 34 studies investigating perceived stress in adults with epilepsy (PWE). The findings consistently show that PWE experience elevated levels of perceived […]
Reducing Premature Mortality in Older Adults With Epilepsy
Premature mortality in older people with epilepsy (PWE) stems from [...]
Psychiatric Disorders Significantly More Common in People With Epilepsy
A comprehensive meta-analysis of 27 epidemiological studies involving more than [...]
Spicy Meals Trigger Seizures: Rare Late-Onset Eating Epilepsy Treated With Monotherapy
Reflex epilepsies (REs) are triggered by specific stimuli, and eating [...]
Pulmonology
Metabolic Syndrome’s Damage in Spanish Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
| Categories: pulmonology
This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its associations with clinical characteristics, cardiovascular risk, and dietary habits among 293 Spanish patients […]
Immunophenotyping Reveals Distinct Subtypes in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
This study aimed to uncover immunological and clinical heterogeneity across [...]
SGLT2 Inhibitors: Cardiorenal Benefits?
This study evaluated whether sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) offer [...]
High Mental Health Burden Linked to Worse Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This study investigated the relationship between mental health conditions (MHCs) [...]
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 [...]
