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
Weekend Cyclosporine Treatment Reduces Exacerbations in Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
| Categories: dermatology
Psoriasis often impairs quality of life and causes frequent severe exacerbations that require systemic treatments. Limited literature exists on the role of systemic maintenance therapy […]
Study Highlights Barriers to Biologic Therapy Access for Patients With Psoriasis
Recent findings indicate that significant barriers and disparities related to [...]
Study Finds Higher Sunburn Prevalence in Patients With Psoriasis
In a study, researchers explored the relationship between psoriasis and [...]
DLQI-NS Scoring Method Improves Psoriasis Quality of Life Assessment, Study Finds
Researchers of a study introduced and validated a new scoring [...]
Gastroenterology
Mesalamine: A New Ally Against Candida Infections
| Categories: gastroenterology
UC Davis Health researchers have discovered that mesalamine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can mimic the beneficial effects of good bacteria in the gut to combat […]
Data Highlights Increased Chronic Kidney Disease Risk in Patients With Crohn’s Disease
Data presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 indicates that patients [...]
Advancements in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care: UNC Adopts Intestinal Ultrasound
The University of North Carolina (UNC) is on track to [...]
Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Genetic Links Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai [...]
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
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
Vasculitic Neuropathy: Challenges in Identifying Heterogeneous Clinical Phenotypes
| Categories: neurology
Vasculitic neuropathy (VN) involves the peripheral nervous system, can be isolated or part of a systemic disease, and often presents as mononeuritis multiplex, characterized by […]
Muscle Biopsies Crucial for Diagnosing Neuromuscular Disorders
Muscle biopsies, though less common today, are crucial for diagnosing [...]
Amyloidosis: A Rare Protein Disorder
Amyloidosis is a rare disorder where proteins misfold and deposit [...]
Study Highlights Differences in Autoantibody Functions Between ICI-Induced and Idiopathic Myasthenia Gravis
This study contrasts immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myasthenia gravis with idiopathic [...]
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
Evaluation of Arthritis Racial Prevalence Trends in the United States
| Categories: rheumatology
Arthritis prevalence significantly increased from 2011 to 2018 among White, Asian, and other races, but not among Black respondents. Osteoarthritis and “other” types of arthritis […]
Study Links Pain in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis to Poor Sleep, Fibromyalgia, and Depression
Pain symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic [...]
The Prevalence and Impact of Achilles Tendon Pathology in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
The Achilles tendon (AT) insertion is the most common site [...]
Increased Aortic Stiffness in Psoriatic Arthritis: Study Highlights Key Predictors
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) demonstrated increased aortic stiffness compared [...]
