Goose Bumps
“I’m afraid they’re not goose bumps – it’s chicken pox.”
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Author: Rebecca Shover
Q&A: The Dangers of Under-Reporting COPD Exacerbations
A simple, easy-to-use tool such as the COPD Exacerbation Recognition Tool (CERT) may help to alleviate this issue.
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Significantly Worse Vision Found in Female Carriers of X-Linked RP & Choroideremia
Female single-copy carriers of X-linked inherited retinal diseases experience a range of retinal degeneration from almost normal to severe.
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Q&A: Part 2: Advances and Unmet Needs in Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment
In part two of our series on advanced diabetic macular edema, four experts discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments and areas for future research.
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Underestimation of RSV in Adults Aged Less Than 50 Due to Limited Testing
Increased testing and higher clinical suspicion may improve estimates of RSV’s burden in young adults aged less than 50.
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Balloon Angioplasty Aids Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Significant improvements were seen in pulmonary hemodynamics and functional capacity.
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Thinner SFCT in NPDR-DME Eyes Linked to Retinal Hypoxia
Thinning subfoveal choroidal thickness may contribute to retinal hypoxia and DME development.
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Seizure Activity Often Persists in Self-Limited Infantile Epilepsy
While self-limited infantile epilepsy typically resolves by age 3, a significant number of patients continue to have seizures into later childhood.
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RSV Vaccine Safety for Older Adults
According to a report from the CDC, RSV infection poses a significant risk to this age group, often leading to severe respiratory illness, hospitalization, and death.
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Enlarged Perivascular Spaces Indicate Microangiopathic Changes
These findings suggest that EPVS in MS may primarily indicate microangiopathic changes rather than neuroinflammation.
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Comparing BASDAI & ASDAS in Axial Psoriatic Arthritis
The study concluded that BASDAI and ASDAS are effective tools for evaluating axial disease activity in PsA
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Women Face Worse Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Primary Care
Women are less likely to be prescribed RAASi and SGLT2i. To have controlled BP, researchers suggest to see a nephrologist.
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Amino Acids Reduced Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
Among adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery, infusion of amino acids reduces the occurrence of acute kidney injury
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Researchers Compare Race-Based, Race-Neutral Lung Function Equations
Similarly accurate prediction seen for respiratory outcomes, but occupational eligibility and disability compensation differed.
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Higher Engagement With Chat-Based Smoking Intervention Boosts Abstinence Rates
Engagement with mobile chat-based intervention associated with higher abstinence rates at three and six months.
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AI Model Enhances Detection and Monitoring of Disease Activity in nAMD
The disease activity model showed 80% overall accuracy, with 96% accuracy for “easy” cases, comparable to investigators and panelists.
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Physical Activity Adherence Low in Adults With Epilepsy
Adults with epilepsy consistently had lower adherence to physical activity guidelines compared with those without epilepsy.
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RSV Prevalence and Impact in Ambulatory Patients Across Three Seasons
RSV is a significant contributor to outpatient MAARI across all age groups, highlighting the relevance of multimorbidity in clinical decision-making.
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Increased Aortic Stiffness in Patients With PsA
These findings suggest that cfPWV measurements could aid in identifying subclinical CV complications and guiding risk assessment in this patient population.
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Cervical Spinal Cord MRI Useful for Evaluating Disability
Based on these findings, this underscores the importance of evaluating cSC pathology in understanding and managing MS-related disability.
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