Medical Fiction: Brad’s BBQ Blast
In this medical fiction, a prickly CIO’s 4th of July hospital staff BBQ spirals into chaos when a mischievous little girl ignites more than just sparklers.
Read More
Author: Rebecca Shover
Q&A: Enhancing COPD Management by Eliminating Barriers
Researchers studied the most effective interventions to improve COPD care, emphasizing self-management education, Tai Chi, and telehealth use.
Read More
Targeted Interventions Benefit African Americans With Multiple Myeloma
African Americans benefit from targeted multiple myeloma interventions.
Read More
Inflammatory Biomarkers and Mortality Risk in Patients With RA-ILD
Results showed higher inflammatory biomarkers were linked to increased mortality, while swollen and tender joint counts were not.
Read More
Predicting Mortality in RA-Associated ILD Through Lung Volume Loss
Results showed significant LV reduction at diagnosis and further substantial volume loss in both upper and lower lobes during AE.
Read More
Severity & Disease Activity Not Interchangeable
Patients with severe PsA had more disease activity and pain in a recent study, but severity and disease activity are not interchangeable concepts.
Read More
PsA Potentially Underdiagnosed
A new study showed that patients who screened positive for PsA were never formally diagnosed or treated despite experiencing significant disease activity.
Read More
Q&A: Part 2: The Gastroenterologist’s Role in Treating Substance Misuse
Gastroenterologists can use single-item tools like the National Institute on Drug Abuse Quick Screen to assess substance use in patients with Crohn’s disease.
Read More
Hearing Screening Higher at Clinic vs Home
Hearing screening rates were highest when completed at clinics, while provider encouragement did not significantly impact the rate of screenings at home.
Read More
AUDIT-C Shows Reliability
The AUDIT-C questionnaire demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability in primary care, with the highest reliability when patients completed it online.
Read More
Q&A: Part Two: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in Older Patients
A panel of experts discusses the nuances of treating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in older patients, focusing on comorbidities and complications.
Read More
Thyroidectomy Approach Impacts Dermatologic QOL
The surgical approach used in thyroidectomy can significantly impact skin-related quality of life, specifically scarring on the neck.
Read More
How Clinicians Use Platelet-Rich Plasma for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed how platelet-rich plasma influenced endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes in patients with chronic sinusitis.
Read More
The Next Evolution in Breast Cancer Care: Incorporating Breast Neurotization Into Your Practice
Breast cancer care is constantly evolving and breast neurotization can provide patients with sensations again, which physicians should consider implementing when discussing surgery outcomes.
Read More
IV Iron Therapy Benefits Patients With Heart Failure, Severe Anemia, and Low TSAT
IRONMAN trial highlighted that anemia severity and TSAT < 20% are key indicators for identifying patients with heart failure who may benefit from intravenous iron therapy.
Read More
Enhancing Early COPD Detection With Effective Case-Related Approaches
Recent years have seen heightened interest in developing effective early detection strategies for COPD.
Read More
The Next Steps in Organ Donation After Brain Death
The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that enhance and improve organ preservation and suitability.
Read More
How to Handle Patients Who Don’t Pay Their Medical Bills
Patients that struggle to pay their medical bills can be a financial burden for physicians, but there are strategies patients can learn to stay on top of their medical bills.
Read More
Risked-Based Lung Cancer Screening Helps Reduce Disparities
This study seeks to explore a more diverse participant population while applying a risk-based model for screening criteria.
Read More
Transition to Adult Care Requires Long-Term & Coordinated Guidance in Multiple Sclerosis
Pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis transitioning to adult care need a long-term, interdisciplinary clinical team that involves their families.
Read More