Understanding COPD: Causes, Risks, and Strategies to Mitigate Its Global Impact
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition [...]
Race-Neutral Lung Function Testing: Effects on Outcomes and Equity
The transition from race-based (GLI-2012) to race-neutral (GLI-Global) equations for [...]
Tracking Lung Health: Insights Into Lifelong Function Trajectories and Their Clinical Impact
Lung development begins in utero and continues through childhood and [...]
Nurse-Led Supportive Care Boosts COPD Management and Patient Support
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of [...]
Clostridioides difficile Infection Recurrences
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a global health challenge, often [...]
Clostridioides difficile Infection: Diagnostics and Prevention
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major cause of healthcare-associated [...]
Clostridioides difficile: Prevention, Treatment, and Special Population Management
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) remains a significant nosocomial threat, often [...]
VOWST for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Prevention
SER-109 (VOWST) is the first FDA-approved oral microbiome therapy designed [...]
Advancing MASLD Diagnosis: The Role of Imaging, AI, and Genetic Insights
Diagnosing MASLD involves detecting hepatic steatosis and at least one [...]
Cardiometabolic Index: A Promising Tool for Non-Invasive NAFLD and Fibrosis Detection
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now redefined as metabolic dysfunction-associated [...]
Promising Therapies for NAFLD: Exploring Anti-Diabetic Drugs for Liver Health
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 30% of the global [...]
Linking Depression and NAFLD
Researchers of a recent study explored the relationship between depression [...]
Key Insights on Spores in Clostridioides difficile: Sporulation, Pathogenesis, and Transmission
Some members of the Firmicutes phylum, including many gut microbiota [...]
Clostridioides difficile: Emerging Therapies
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) remains a significant challenge in [...]
Updated Clostridioides difficile Infection Strategies
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) poses significant challenges due to its [...]
Atypical Clostridioides difficile Infection: Complex Diagnoses in Pregnancy
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) remains a significant clinical challenge, especially [...]
Antibiotic Resistance and Pediatric C. diff
A study investigating antimicrobial resistance in Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) [...]
Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Critical Strategy
Hospitals face significant financial challenges, with nearly 80 Chapter 11 [...]
Rising C. diff Cases: Guidelines
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection remains a major health issue [...]
Evolving Challenges in C. diff Infection Control
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection remains a critical healthcare concern [...]
Video-Based Education Improves Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
A quality improvement project at an urban academic hospital addressed [...]
Safer, Multimodal Pain Management to Reduce Opioid Use?
An American Academy of Pediatrics on Surgery symposium highlighted advancements [...]
Outpatient Surgery Pain: High Rates of Postoperative Discomfort
A study analyzing data from 330,008 patients undergoing outpatient surgical [...]
Virtual Reality in Orthopedic Rehabilitation Complements Traditional Recovery Methods
The increasing demand for orthopedic surgeries in the US is [...]
Guidelines on Fecal Microbiota Therapies for C. diff
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has developed guidelines for using [...]
Calls for Improved Colonization Differentiation: C. diff
A recent study assessed the impact of implementing multistep [...]
Pediatric C. diff Diagnosis: Multistep Testing Recommended
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant healthcare-associated condition [...]
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation and C. diff: Long-Term Benefits
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been shown to reduce multidrug-resistant [...]
AI and Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Transforming Lung Cancer Detection and Improving Outcomes
Lung cancer (LC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths [...]
Low Referrals for Pulmonary Rehab and Palliative Care Highlight Gaps in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
Referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and palliative care (PC) services [...]
China Sees Decline in COPD Mortality, But Rural Burden Remains High
The findings of a recent study revealed a significant decline [...]
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in COPD: Lower Lung Adenocarcinoma, Higher Cancer and Heart Failure Risks
Authors of a recent study explored the link between [...]
Study Challenges IBD-Cancer Link With Comprehensive Genetic Analysis
Researchers of a recent study investigated the potential causal [...]
Study Links Higher Plasma Caffeine Levels to Reduced Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A recent study explored the potential causal link between plasma [...]
Procalcitonin: A Promising but Uncertain Biomarker for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Procalcitonin (PCT) is gaining attention as a potential biomarker for [...]
Cross-Sectional Imaging Key to Managing Crohn’s Disease and IBD
Cross-sectional imaging, including CT, MRI, and intestinal ultrasound (IUS), is [...]
Systematic Review Highlights the Role of Hamstring Impairments in Knee Disorders and Rehabilitation
A systematic review investigated the relationship between hamstring strength, flexibility, [...]
Obesity Worsens KOA Symptoms: Study Highlights Importance of Muscle Mass and Physical Activity
In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between obesity, [...]
Personalized Pain Management Key to Optimizing Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) Treatment
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) presents a complex pain landscape, with symptoms [...]
Ultrasound-Guided RFA Effective for Moderate to Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Elderly Patients
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation [...]
Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia: An Update on Effectiveness and Evidence Gaps
Dementia is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads [...]
Navigating Cultural Diversity in Dementia Care: Insights From a Scoping Review
As global migration continues to rise, the older population in [...]
Saliva Shows Promise as a Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition affecting millions worldwide, [...]
Exploring the Link Between Entertainment Activities and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, characterized [...]
Mediterranean Diet Shows Potential to Improve Gut Health and Manage IBDs
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) like Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative [...]
American Gastroenterological Association Review Highlights the Role of Diet in Managing IBD
A review commissioned by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) [...]
Rising IBD Linked to Microbial Dysbiosis and Pathobionts
The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease [...]
How Fiber and Microbial Functions Impact Inflammation and IBD Management
IBDs involve recurring GI tract inflammation triggered by immune [...]
Advancing MASLD Research Through Optimized Murine Models: Key Findings and Insights
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly NAFLD, encompasses a [...]
Pathogenic Role of PCPE-1 in Liver Fibrosis Linked to Brown Adipose Tissue in Obesity
Excessive calorie intake triggers chronic inflammation in visceral adipose tissue, [...]
MS4A7 Identified as a Key Driver of MASH Progression via TREM2+ Macrophages and NLRP3 Activation
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), previously known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), [...]
Intermittent Fasting Regimen Shows Promise in Reversing NASH and Preventing Liver Cancer Progression
A study explored the potential of intermittent fasting (IF) to [...]
Intensive Care Unit Quality Improvement Project Cuts C. diff Infection Rates by 66%
A quality improvement project in a large medical intensive care [...]
Study Finds Cost Key to C. diff Vaccine Uptake Among US Adults 50+
A recent study surveyed US adults aged 50 and older [...]
Rising Clostridioides difficile Cases Call for First-Line Treatments
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a leading healthcare-associated infection, often [...]
Clostridioides difficile: Antibiotic Resistance and Biofilms Fuel Treatment Challenges
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a serious healthcare-associated disease caused [...]
NSD2 Overexpression in t(4;14) Multiple Myeloma Identifies AK2 as a New Therapeutic Target
In a recently published study, researchers revealed that NSD2 overexpression [...]
Study Revises Prognostic Staging System for Multiple Myeloma, Enhancing Stratification With New Risk Factors
Patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) exhibit varying outcomes, [...]
Tailoring CAR-T Therapy for Older Adults: Addressing Frailty and Improving Outcomes
CAR-T therapy has been effective in treating relapsed/refractory hematologic cancers [...]
Serial Measurable Residual Disease Monitoring Found to Improve Prognosis and Treatment in Multiple Myeloma
Measurable residual disease (MRD) status is a critical prognostic indicator [...]
Multidisciplinary Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Care at Allegheny Health Network
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative [...]
Study Reveals Treatment Dissatisfaction Among Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A recent study highlights the burden of illness and treatment [...]
Fecal Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis Impacts Quality of Life and Mental Health, Regardless of Disease Activity
A recent study aimed to assess the prevalence of fecal [...]
Diet’s Impact on Crohn’s Disease: Personalized Approaches and Combining Nutrition With Medical Treatments
Diet plays a crucial role in the development and management [...]
Encouraging Outcomes Seen in Patients With COPD at Nurse and Allied Health Clinic–Respiratory Care
In a population-based, retrospective cohort study, researchers aimed to look [...]
Researchers Examine COPD Treatment Ratio in Enhancing COPD Population Health
In a retrospective cohort study, researchers examined both the validity [...]
Researchers Investigate the Prevalence of COPD in Those With Psoriasis
Researchers of a recent study aimed to look at the [...]
Study Finds Majority of Those With COPD Left Untreated After Initial Diagnosis
In a study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine, it was [...]
MASLD Research: Spatial Genomics Unlocks New Frontiers in Liver Disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as [...]
MASLD: A Growing Global Health Concern Tied to Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Risks
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now redefined as metabolic [...]
Advancements in MASH Treatment: First Drug Approval in 2024 Paves Way for Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tools
The field of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) has seen [...]
Targeting Metabolic Pathways in Liver Fibrosis: New Insights and Therapeutic Approaches
Chronic liver diseases, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver [...]
Study Identifies APOE4 Homozygosity as a Distinct Genetic Form of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers of a study have revealed that individuals with two [...]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevalence in Dementia
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in the general population, [...]
The Gut Microbiota and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by [...]
Rising Dementia Cases Demand Improved Hospital Care: Nursing Interventions Key to Better Outcomes
The global dementia population is rapidly increasing, projected to exceed [...]
Diagnosing and Managing Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an immune-mediated neuropathy that [...]
Effective Biomarkers That Differentiate Motor Neuron Disease From Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
A recent study assessed the effectiveness of serum neurofilament light [...]
Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Functional neurological disorder involves a problem with how the [...]
Amyloid Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Amyloid neuropathy, caused by insoluble amyloid deposits in the [...]
Study Highlights Major Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia, Urges Greater Awareness and Early Intervention
Researchers of a study aimed to evaluate the broad impact [...]
Experts Discuss Managing Co-Occurring Drug-Induced Parkinsonism and Tardive Dyskinesia
In a discussion led by Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, experts [...]
Understanding the Differences Between Tardive Dyskinesia and Other Movement Disorders
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder that develops [...]
Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale Offers Comprehensive Patient Perspective on Physical and Socioemotional Impacts
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by prolonged [...]
Global Study Highlights Cultural and Educational Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Understanding
This review provides an in-depth exploration of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) [...]
Insights in Alzheimer’s Disease Research: Amyloid-Beta, Tau Tangles, and Beyond
Researchers of a study delved into the advancements in Alzheimer’s [...]
Study Emphasizes AI and Neuroimaging Progress in Early Alzheimer’s Disease Detection
This review explores the use of neuroimaging and artificial intelligence [...]
Study Highlights Urgent Need for Standardized Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Management
In a study, researchers reviewed the growing global health concern [...]
New Guidelines for Managing Atopic Dermatitis With Topical Therapies
Updated evidence has emerged since the 2014 guidelines that further [...]
Staphylococcus Aureus Protease Drives Atopic Dermatitis Itch
Research has revealed that the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) [...]
Picture-Based Scorecard Enhances Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis in Infants Across Diverse Skin Tones
A study found that a picture-based scorecard incorporating multiple skin [...]
Decade of Atopic Dermatitis Research Highlights Advances and Gaps in Treatment and Prevention
Dermatology Times highlighted significant research in atopic dermatitis (AD) over the [...]
Treating Multiple Mental and Movement Disorders
This complex case features an intellectually challenged 53-year-old male who [...]
Anxiety, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Embarrassment: Managing Medications
Stable on multiple medications, a patient had been treated for [...]
The Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia: Clinicians and Patients
Due to long-term use of antipsychotic medications, oral tardive dyskinesia [...]
When Quality of Life is the Priority: Living With Tardive Dyskinesia
A patient works full-time as an auditor and has three [...]
Effective Management of End-Stage Renal Disease
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs when kidney function is inadequate [...]
Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Patients With CKD
Researchers of this study aimed to identify factors associated with [...]
Gout and Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Challenges, and Treatment
Gout, a prevalent inflammatory arthritis, is triggered by monosodium urate [...]
Higher Phosphorus Levels Linked to Increased Anemia Risk in Individuals With Early Chronic Kidney Disease and Normal Kidney Function
Researchers investigated whether higher phosphorus levels are associated with anemia [...]
