General
Iron Deficiency in Women and Obesity
| Categories: general
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data indicate that women with obesity have disrupted iron metabolism, evidenced by various biomarkers. They exhibit higher iron deficiency […]
Recognizing Differences in Ethnicities in Iron Status
A recent review shows that genetic influences on iron status [...]
Women’s Health: The Impact of Iron Deficiency
A narrative review discussed current definitions, causes, and treatment of [...]
The Role of IV Iron In Management
A recent case study looked at a 45-year-old woman with [...]
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
Research Reveals COVID-19’s Varied Impact on Psoriasis – Vaccination and Treatment Insights
| Categories: dermatology
Over the past four years, research has deepened the understanding of the relationship between COVID-19 and dermatologic conditions like psoriasis. Recent studies have focused on […]
Probiotics Show Promise in Psoriasis Treatment: Study Reveals Potential Benefits for Skin Health
Recent findings from a meta-analysis suggest that probiotic supplementation may [...]
Mediterranean-Ketogenic Diet Found to Aid in Patients With Psoriasis
A 22-week diet program combining Mediterranean and ketogenic elements showed [...]
LITE Study Highlights Home Phototherapy as Effective, Accessible Psoriasis Treatment
The Light Treatment Effectiveness (LITE) study, recently presented at the [...]
Gastroenterology
FDA Approves Dabrafenib/Trametinib for BRAF V600E Tumors
| Categories: gastroenterology
The combination of dabrafenib and trametinib received accelerated FDA approval for treating adult and pediatric patients, aged 6 and older with unresectable or metastatic solid […]
Study Reveals Sex Differences in GIST Outcomes
Research into sex differences in cancer has extended to gastrointestinal [...]
Phase 1 Study: Olverembatinib Shows Promise in SDH-Deficient GIST
Olverembatinib, an investigational tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), has shown promising [...]
FDA Approves First Therapy for Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis, Avapritinib
The FDA approved avapritinib (Ayvakit) as the first and only [...]
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
The Role of Genetic Testing When Treating Psychiatric Conditions
| Categories: neurology
Many medications to treat schizophrenia are available in our toolbox, but how do we know where to start, particularly when a patient has a history […]
Success With ECT for Paranoid Psychosis and Aggression
Sarah Scantamburlo, MSW, MS, PA-C, discusses the case of a [...]
Hospitalizations Versus Close Outpatient Monitoring? Challenges and Opportunities in Schizophrenia
Determining a safe, effective, and rapid treatment plan for first-episode [...]
Patient Buy-In: A Nurse Practitioner Discusses Schizophrenia Treatment Compliance
What will provide the most comfort for patients with schizophrenia, [...]
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 Shows Higher Autoimmune Risk in Young Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
| Categories: rheumatology
Researchers of a study analyzed the elevated risk of autoimmune-related diseases in children and adolescents diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research indicated that […]
Danish Study Associates Illness Perceptions With Patient Outcomes in Inflammatory Arthritis
Researchers of a cross-sectional study conducted in Denmark used data [...]
Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Found to Face Longer Diagnostic Delays Than Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study from researchers in Rome revealed that patients with [...]
Researchers Find Cytokines Linked to Arthritis Types
Researchers of an analysis have linked specific inflammatory cytokines to [...]
