Renal Cell Carcinoma: Disease Detection, Translocation Monitoring, & More
Physician’s Weekly reviewed renal cell carcinoma-targeted research presented at the 2024 ESMO annual meeting.
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Author: Rebecca Shover
Psoriasis, Other Comorbidities Impact Development of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Patients with autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, are at higher risk for being diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, or LADA.
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High HACOR Score Predicts Non-invasive Ventilation Failure in COPD
Patient’s HACOR scores can help physicians determine the likelihood of NIV failure in a patient with COPD and how effective these predictions are.
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Rethinking Pain Management in COPD: The Role of Physical Therapists
Dr. Kaelee Brockway and Dr. Shakeel Ahmed discuss the overlooked benefits of referring patients with COPD experiencing pain to physical therapy.
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Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Updates From 2024
As this year is nearing the end, PW recaps some of the research presented tardive dyskinesia in 2024.
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Mortality Rates in COPD Decline for All Groups Except Rural Women
In COPD, rural women continue to experience a higher burden than urban women regarding other health conditions, access to care, and poverty.
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Commentary Examines “Provocative Thinking” About a Psoriasis Cure
In a commentary for the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Joel M. Gelfand, MD, discusses psoriasis treatment, recent advances, and the potential for a cure.
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Optimizing Acute Pain Management After Tooth Extractions: NSAIDs and Acetaminophen Outperform Opioids
NSAIDs, particularly when combined with acetaminophen, are the preferred choice for managing pain following tooth extractions.
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Updates in Treating Retinal Diseases
During the 2024 AAO annual meeting, researchers presented various studies on retinal disease and treatment options.
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A Curated Endometrial Cancer eBook
A curated ebook on endometrial cancer featuring recent studies, findings, and opinions from thought leaders.
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A Curated Women’s Health eBook
A curated ebook on women’s health featuring recent studies, findings, and opinions from thought leaders.
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Shear Wave Elastography Beneficial in Diagnosing Myelofibrosis
Shear wave elastography differentiates myelofibrosis from essential thrombocytopenia and polycythemia vera and may help diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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AAO 2024: Retinal Vascular Health Updates
During the 2024 AAO Annual Meeting, presenters discussed various posters and research on retinal vascular health.
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Leveraging Chatbots to Improve Contraceptive Access and Knowledge
A systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of chatbots on contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as to identify best practices for their development.
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ESMO 2024: Renal Cell Carcinoma Highlights
During the 2024 annual ESMO Congress, multiple poster sessions focused on the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
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Telemedicine’s Impact on Gastroenterology Access Disparities
Telemedicine reduced no-show rates during the pandemic, but the shift may have negatively impacted older, lower-income, Latino, and Asian populations.
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Comparing Crohn’s Disease Surgical Techniques
Compared with strictureplasty, mall bowel resection was associated with longer length of stay and more wound complications in patients with Crohn’s disease.
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Supporting Contraceptive Decision-Making Among Young Women
For young women, unintended pregnancies are a concern, and how physicians can assist patients in their decision-making to find the right contraceptive plan for them.
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What Your Peers Are Saying About COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to pose significant challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals, requiring a multifaceted approach to management.
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Lung Function Continues to Decline in Uncontrolled Asthma With Treatment
Even after treatment with inhaled corticosteroids alone or in combination with long-acting antagonists, lung function decline continues in uncontrolled asthma.
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