General
Meta-Analysis Highlights Effectiveness of Neurophysiological Pain Education for Knee Osteoarthritis
| Categories: general, osteoarthritis
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the effectiveness of neurophysiological pain education in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, focusing on pain-related […]
Prebiotic Treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Targeting Gut Microbiota for Better Management
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-unclassified is a group of chronic disorders [...]
Colonic Mucus: Key Barrier Against Gut Bacteria and Disease
Colonic mucus acts as a crucial barrier between the intestinal [...]
Microplastics Found to Infiltrate Human Organs, Alter Metabolism, and Impact Immune Function
Microplastic particles, found in water, food, and air, are infiltrating [...]
Cardiology
Candesartan in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
| Categories: cardiology
A study aimed to determine if angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers combined with angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors enhance clinical results for patients with chronic heart […]
Nurse Practitioners and Managing Patients With Heart Failure
Researchers investigated the capacity of nurse practitioners (NPs) in [...]
Expanding Medicaid Means Better Care for Heart Patients
A study published in BMC Health Services Research found that expanding Medicaid [...]
Treatment Effect of IV Iron in Iron-Deficient Heart Failure
The trial’s goal was to evaluate percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) [...]
Dermatology
Study Shows Atopic Dermatitis Impacts Happiness More Than Psoriasis in Europe
| Categories: dermatology
A recent study revealed that European patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) have greater impairments in overall happiness and quality of life compared to those with […]
Itch in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Pathways and Impact on Quality of Life
Recent studies indicate that the origin of itch in psoriasis [...]
Study Finds That Physical Activity Proves Beneficial for Psoriasis Management
Patients with psoriasis often face specific barriers to physical activity [...]
Study Links H. Pylori Infection to Higher Rates in Patients With Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a common inflammatory skin condition characterized by silvery-white scales [...]
Gastroenterology
Further VTX958 Trials Halted for Crohn’s Disease Despite Endoscopic Gains
| Categories: gastroenterology
Unsuccessful results were reported from a phase 2 trial of the drug, VTX958, aimed at treating moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. The trial did […]
Genetic Studies Link Inflammatory Bowel Disease to Increased Hemorrhoid Risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s [...]
Study Reveals How Bowel Movement Frequency Impacts Gut Microbiome and Links to Chronic Diseases
A recent study analyzed the gut microbiome’s crucial role in [...]
Study Reveals Probiotic Bifidobacterium Bifidum BB1 Enhances Gut Barrier
Researchers have identified a unique probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium bifidum BB1, [...]
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
Study Links Adenylyl Cyclase 2 Gene to Bipolar Disorder, Opening Path for Targeted Therapies
| Categories: neurology
Researchers experimentally demonstrated that the risk gene adenylyl cyclase 2, associated with bipolar disorder, can cause behavioral changes similar to manic symptoms in mice. This […]
Pilot Study Tests High-Dose Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplant in Treatment-Resistant Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis was the focus of a pilot study examining [...]
Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Functional neurological disorder involves a problem with how the brain [...]
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Myasthenia gravis is a condition that causes muscle weakness due [...]
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 […]
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 [...]
USPSTF Expands Eligibility for Annual Lung Cancer Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends annual low-dose [...]
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 [...]
