BP Readings Higher With Improper Arm Position
Blood pressure readings taken with the arm on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate results compared with desk-supported positions.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Reduced CV Events
Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea showed lower all-cause mortality and MACE when they had a history of using positive airway pressure.
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Evaluating Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Techniques
In a recent study, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction showed varied efficacy in COPD treatment, with valves preferred due to clinically significant benefits.
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Q& A: Is Anxiety Preventing Patients From Maintaining Viral Suppression?
Many patients with HIV have untreated anxiety symptoms, and findings show that viral suppression is worst in patients with untreated moderate-to-severe anxiety.
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Screening Questionnaire Identifies Work-Related Asthma
The WRASQ-L was sensitive for detecting work-related asthma, which could aid discussions on workplace exposure and occupational health management.
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RA Increases Risk for CRSwNP Postoperative Recurrence
Rheumatoid arthritis is an independent risk factor for CRSwNP recurrence after surgery, linked to higher tissue eosinophil counts, according to a recent study.
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USPSTF Recommendation Boosted Colorectal Cancer Screening
Following the 2021 USPSTF recommendation on colorectal cancer screening, uptake of such screenings increased from 0.50% to 1.51%.
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Overgrowth of Gut Microorganisms Cause Severe Constipation
An overgrowth of gut micro-organisms that produce methane may cause constipation, specifically severe constipation, and can be detected using a breath test.
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Comparing Surgical Strategies for Endometriosis
A study found that laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy had fewer 30-day complications than total laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometriosis.
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Screening for Iron Deficiency in First Trimester
Screening pregnant women early for ferritin less than 60 μg/L may help predict iron deficiency later, with rates rising significantly by the third trimester.
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Many Patients With Sepsis Die Within 2 Years of Admission
A study at the European Emergency Medicine Congress found 50.6% of patients with sepsis died within 2 years of being admitted to the emergency department.
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Diagnostic Testing Rates Lower for Black Patients
Black patients were less likely than White patients to receive diagnostic testing in the emergency department and other acute care settings.
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Just a Spoonful of Sugar
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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Supporting Young People Through Puberty: Five Key Messages for Clinicians
The clinician’s role in supporting young people through puberty involves providing them with reassurance, knowledge, and health guidance.
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COPD Assessment Test Also Proves Reliable in Fibrotic ILD
A recent study showed that the COPD assessment test was reliable and responsive for assessing health status in fibrotic interstitial lung disease.
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RA Associated With Significant Economic & Human Burdens
Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with higher healthcare costs and reduced QOL in US adults, with increased assistance needed for daily activities.
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AMD Linked to Higher RA Risk
Age-related macular degeneration was linked to an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, with higher risks in people who did not have visual disability.
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Schizophrenia Shows High Rate of Mental Health Comorbidities
A recent study found high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders among US adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
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Hospitalizations for Alcohol Withdrawal Common
Hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) are prevalent, especially among high-risk adults, according to a study analyzing Kaiser Permanente data.
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Preventing Stent Encrustation After Upper Urinary Tract Stone Surgery
Higher BMI, urinary white blood cell abnormalities, prolonged stent use, and low water intake...
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