Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Psoriatic Arthritis
Disease duration and disease activity were significant predictors of cardiovascular risk in PsA patients.
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Author: Devyn Osborne
Digital Rectal Exam Has Low Diagnostic Value for Prostate Cancer
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) adds little diagnostic value to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) alone for detecting prostate cancer.
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Plant-Based Food Intake Linked to Better QoL in Prostate Cancer
For patients with prostate cancer, greater consumption of plant-based foods is associated with higher QOL scores.
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High-Fiber Diet Improves Metabolic & Emotional Health
A 4-week, high-fiber diet showed multiple benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Telehealth Interventions Improve Medication Adherence
Study results indicate a significant increase in medication adherence with telehealth interventions in patients with T2D.
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QOL Similar With Different Hemiarthroplasty Approaches
Study results showed no difference in QOL among patients who received a posterolateral or direct lateral approach for hemiarthroplasty.
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Neuraxial Labor Analgesia May Mitigate Racial, Ethnic Inequities in Maternal Care
Research suggests that neuraxial labor analgesia may mitigate racial or ethnic disparities in general anesthesia use during cesarean delivery.
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Diabetic Retinopathy Predict CVD in Patients With T1D
Diabetic retinopathy appears to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes.
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Anti-VEGF Therapy Impacts Surgical Outcomes
Exposure to anti-VEGF agents could potentially enhance the outcomes of glaucoma tube procedures.
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Less Than 50% of At-Risk Adults Aware of RSV
Study results showed that only 43.3% of people at high risk for RSV had prior awareness of the virus.
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Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses Up With Age & Comorbidities
The risk for lower respiratory tract illness increased with age, with the highest risk in older adults, particularly for hospitalization.
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494 Million People Had ‘Other Musculoskeletal Disorders’ Globally in 2020
494 million people had other musculoskeletal disorders in 2020, with a 115% increase projected by 2050.
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GERD Can Induce Occurrence of RA, but Not Vice Versa
Bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis showed 69% increased risk for RA occurrence for patients with GERD.
Read MoreNLR Ratio Influences Survival in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and comorbidity burden in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are associated with decreased survival.
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Late Events After HCT Underscore Need for Regular Monitoring
After hematopoietic cell transplant for severe aplastic anemia, patients face ongoing risks, emphasizing the need for lifelong monitoring.
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Well Visits and Preventive Screenings Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Outpatient wellness visits and preventive health screenings have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Physician-Driven Deprescribing Initiates Polypharmacy Reduction, Cost Avoidance
Incorporating medication deprescribing initiatives reduced polypharmacy and improved cost avoidance.
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Established Targets, Patient Feedback Improve Wait Times for Prescription Services
Wait time targets and patient feedback significantly cut prescription service wait times by 17% and 37%, improving satisfaction in the hospital study.
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Impact of Diluent Optimization on Critical Care Patient Outcomes
Reducing antimicrobial volumes, adjusting diluent volumes did not significantly impact fluid balance in critically ill patients, per a pharmacist-led study.
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Risk for Affective, Behavioral Disorders Increase After Mild TBI
Children with mild traumatic brain injury face increased risk of affective and behavioral disorders up to 4 years post-injury, especially during the second year.
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