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
Study Reveals Emotional and Social Burden of Alopecia Areata Outweighs Physical Symptoms
| Categories: dermatology
A recent study examined the experiences of individuals with alopecia areata (AA) through an anonymous survey in Norway and Denmark, highlighting the disconnect between traditional […]
Study Finds Higher Long-Term Alopecia Areata Risk in Women With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A recent multicenter cohort study explored the potential link between [...]
Insurance Gaps Fuel High Burden for Patients With Alopecia Areata in Germany
In a recent mixed-methods study, researchers examined the healthcare situation [...]
Global Review Reveals Deep Socioeconomic Toll of Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata, Urges Coordinated Action
Researchers of a recent qualitative review analyzed 20 years 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
Finland’s Epilepsy Care Pathway: A Scalable Model for Care
| Categories: neurology
Integrated care pathways (ICPs) provide a structured, evidence-based approach to delivering consistent, equitable, and cost-effective epilepsy care. The Finnish national epilepsy care pathway serves as […]
Unraveling the Epilepsy–Autism Link in Epileptic Encephalopathies
Epilepsy and autism commonly co-occur in genetic developmental and epileptic [...]
Astrocytes in Epilepsy: A Promising Frontier for Disease Modification
Epilepsy is a widespread neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, [...]
AI in Epilepsy Care: Advancing Patient Outcomes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing epilepsy care by enhancing diagnostic [...]
Pulmonology
Thunderstorm Asthma: Who’s Most at Risk and Why It’s Increasing
| Categories: pulmonology
Thunderstorm asthma refers to acute asthma attacks triggered by specific weather events, typically thunderstorms, in individuals sensitized to airborne allergens like pollen. Over the past […]
Pulmonary Rehab Offers Limited Gains Over Breathing Education in Adults With Asthma
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of pulmonary [...]
How Microbiome Imbalance Fuels Asthma Severity in Obesity
This comprehensive review explores the complex interplay between asthma, obesity, [...]
Late-Onset Asthma in the Elderly: A Missed Diagnosis
Asthma often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in the elderly due [...]
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 [...]