General
Rheum Round-up: Interview With Richard Furie, MD; Orthopedics’ Diversity Problem, and Much More
| Categories: general
Interview: Richard Furie, MD, Talks About Anifrolumab Treatment in Patients with SLE During the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2020, several presentations discussed data […]
Does Race Affect Opioid Prescribing in Pediatric Inpatients? It’s ‘Complex,’ Researchers Say
Does Race Affect Opioid Prescribing in Pediatric Inpatients? It’s ‘Complex,’ [...]
5 Ways to Prevent Disease
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the world as we know it [...]
Cardiology
Cleveland Clinic Tops U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Hospital Rankings
| Categories: cardiology
U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-2024 rankings for the top cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in the U.S. Cleveland Clinic in Ohio ranked […]
Addressing Heart Failure Disparities: Insights from Joint Session on Health Equity
A recent joint session held by the European Society of [...]
Heart Failure With Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF), Compared to Other Categories
A recent study assessed heart failure patients with moderately reduced [...]
Molecular Markers for Heart Failure Recovery
Researchers analyzed RNA sequencing and phosphopeptide profiling of left ventricular [...]
COVID 19
APOL1 High-Risk Genotype and AKI in COVID-19
| Categories: covid-19, nephrology
NKF Spring Clinical Meetings 2021 People of African American ancestry who carry the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) genotype who acquire COVID-19 infection are at high risk […]
Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Does Not Improve Mortality in Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
The use of tocilizumab in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 [...]
COVID-19 Update: Cases in California Surging; England Begins Another National Lockdown; and More
On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
COVID-19 Update: UK Begins Vaccinating Citizens; President Trump to Sign Executive Order Prioritizing Vaccine Shipments to Americans; and More
As of Tuesday, December 8, 2020, here are the latest [...]
Dermatology
Study Reveals Potential Therapeutic Benefits of TYK2 Inhibitors for Autoimmune Diseases, With Caution for Adverse Effects
| Categories: dermatology
In a study, researchers investigated the effects of genetically proxied TYK2 inhibition on various disease outcomes and biomarkers. The researchers used a specific genetic variant […]
Review Finds Low-Calorie and Mediterranean Diets Show Promise in Managing Psoriasis, Supplements and Probiotics Under Investigation
Researchers of a study searched various databases and reviewed [...]
Study Shows Psoriasis Increases Risk of Fatty Liver, Urinary Tract Stones, and Gallstones, According to CT Analysis
A recent study analyzed incidental findings on computed tomography [...]
Hidden Links Unveiled: Psoriasis Inflammation Reveals Clues to Systemic Effects and Comorbidities
Researchers of a recent study discovered hidden aspects of [...]
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
NKF and ASN Call for Patient Access to New Therapies
| Categories: nephrology, newsletter
In a joint press release, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) released a statement on patient access to new […]
Terlipressin with Albumin for Patients with HRS-1: CONFIRM Trial Results
Patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites may develop type 1 [...]
Risk Factors and Outcomes among Dialysis Patients with COVID-19 in the United States
Patients with kidney failure on maintenance dialysis are particularly vulnerable [...]
Dietary Potassium and Hyperkalemia
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are commonly advised to [...]
Neurology
Potential Value of Positive Psychotherapy for Improving Psychological Outcomes
| Categories: neurology
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of positive psychotherapy (PPT) in reducing negative psychological outcomes and improving positive ones. […]
rTMS and tDCS for Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
In a meta-analysis, investigators considered data from recent randomized trials [...]
ALPINE: Aripiprazole Lauroxil in Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
A randomized, controlled, phase IIIb study, published in BMC Psychiatry, [...]
The Relational Trip Task: Measuring Relational Memory in Patients With Schizophrenia
A randomized controlled trial, published in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, examined the [...]
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 [...]
