General
Acupuncture May Improve Myasthenia Gravis
| Categories: general
A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture in treating myasthenia gravis (MG). A search was conducted in six electronic […]
Economic Impact of Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbations
A retrospective study analyzed data from January 2008 to September [...]
Delayed Treatment in Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis Cases
Researchers analyzed five cases of myasthenia gravis (MG) to highlight [...]
HLCM051 Shows Mixed Results in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
The TREASURE trial, a phase 2/3 study, evaluated the [...]
Cardiology
Nurse Practitioners and Managing Patients With Heart Failure
| Categories: cardiology
Researchers investigated the capacity of nurse practitioners (NPs) in managing the complexities of heart failure (HF) patients through a multifaceted approach. Other studies have demonstrated […]
Heart Failure Guidelines: Question #18 with Dr. Shelley Zieroth
Episode #295 of “CardioNerds Decipher the Guidelines” discusses the case of a [...]
Increased Heart Failure Risk in Black Adults: Redlining
American Heart Association’s recent analysis discovered that present-day heart failure [...]
Heart Shape Predicts Cardiac Disease
A Stanford Medicine researcher conducted an AI-aided study on the [...]
Dermatology
Microbiota’s Role in Psoriasis and Potential of Probiotics
| Categories: dermatology
A study reviewed the role of microbiota in psoriasis pathogenesis and the potential of integrating microbiota-modifying strategies with current pharmacological treatments. The review highlights psoriasis’s […]
Dermatologist Dr. Song and Patient Discuss Managing Plaque Psoriasis
Eingun James Song, MD, FAAD, Co-CMO, Frontier Dermatology, alongside patient [...]
Psoriasis May Increase Dementia Risk, Highlighting Chronic Inflammation’s Role
A study reviewed the relationship between psoriasis, a chronic systemic [...]
Study Highlights Dermoscopy’s Enhanced Accuracy
Researchers looked at the prominence of dermoscopy, a noninvasive [...]
Gastroenterology
Diagnosing Clostridioides difficile Infection: Reference Assays to Alternative Strategies
| Categories: gastroenterology
Diagnosing Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) presents several challenges. Two reference assays, the cell cytotoxicity neutralization assay (CCNA) and toxigenic culture (TC), are considered standards for […]
How Clostridioides difficile Toxin B Triggers Neurogenic Inflammation
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant cause of gastrointestinal [...]
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Reduces Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers focused on the global challenge posed by multidrug-resistant (MDR) [...]
Clostridioides difficile Infection Increases Risks for Kidney Transplant Recipients
In a study assessing the impact of Clostridioides difficile infection [...]
Hematology & Oncology
Detecting Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer
| Categories: hematology-oncology
The combination of ultrasound and magnetic resonance lymphangiography (MRL) may be a viable option for detecting sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer metastasis, according to […]
Using Machine Learning to Predict Breast Cancer
A proposed machine learning model may outperform other approaches at [...]
Immune-Related Biomarkers Predict Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A study identified several immune-related biomarkers that can potentially distinguish [...]
Surgical Reduction Optimal for Improving Survival in Breast Cancer Patients With Chest Wall Metastasis
Patients with breast cancer (BC) with chest wall recurrence have [...]
Nephrology
Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus
| Categories: kidney-disease, nephrology
Researchers reviewed and provided an overview of the current epidemiology, clinical characteristics, pruritus scoring systems, and available treatment options for chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) […]
Dysregulation of Cortisol in Chronic Kidney Disease
In a recent study, researchers looked at chronic kidney [...]
Transforming Kidney Disease Treatment: Autologous Selected Renal Cell Transplantation
A recent study evaluated the role of renal autologous [...]
Lifestyle Interventions for Chronic Kidney Disease Management
Researchers looked at the importance of lifestyle intervention in [...]
Neurology
Modified Ketogenic Diets in Bipolar Disorder: Promising Results
| Categories: neurology
A study aimed to fill the gap in clinical trials examining the efficacy of a modified ketogenic diet intervention in individuals with bipolar disorder. Twenty-six […]
Genetic Study Links Psychotic Disorders and Cannabis Use
Researchers explored the relationship between psychotic disorders and cannabis use [...]
Bioinformatics Study Unveils Link Between Obesity and Bipolar Disorder
To synthesize the bidirectional relationship between obesity and bipolar disorder, [...]
Impact of Alcohol Use on Brain Connectivity in Bipolar Disorder
A study involving 40 patients with bipolar I disorder (BD-I) [...]
Pulmonology
Melanoma, Lung Cancer Death Has Declined in the U.S.
| Categories: pulmonology
A new report found an overall decrease in mortality due to cancer across men and women and all racial/ethnic groups between 2001 and 2018. The […]
POCN Announces Membership in NHLBI’s Breathe Better Network to Provide Advanced Practice Providers Information on Updated Asthma Guidelines
POCN, the largest NP and PA network in the United [...]
Hydroxychloroquine Improves Vascular Outcomes in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) taking hydroxychloroquine may also [...]
Platelet Reactivity Therapy Noninferior to Standard Care; and More
A new study suggests platelet reactivity-guided dual antiplatelet therapy in [...]
Rheumatology
Study Reveals High Rates of Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Highlighting the Need for Mental Health Support
| Categories: rheumatology
Researchers of a recent study assessed the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) […]
Low Levels of Physical Activity Linked to Obesity, Depression, and Poor Health Outcomes in Older Adults With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
In a study, researchers examined the levels of physical activity [...]
High Prevalence of Facet Joint Ankylosis Found in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Study Reveals Key Factors Associated With the Condition
Researchers of a study aimed to determine the prevalence [...]
Study Finds Higher Vascular Inflammation in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis, Implicating Cardiovascular System
A study presented at the European Congress of Rheumatology [...]