Diagnosing Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Researchers presented 2024 guidance for diagnosing generalized pustular psoriasis and described differential diagnosis between GPP and other similar conditions.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Tricuspid Valve Percutaneous Repair System Improves Outcomes in Severe TR
The tricuspid valve percutaneous repair system improved clinical outcomes when compared with guideline-directed medical treatment in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation.
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Impact of RASI Continuation vs Discontinuation on Non-Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
The STOP-or-NOT trial found that both RASI continuation and discontinuation do not appear to affect the outcomes of major non-cardiac surgery.
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Triple Pill Protocol Safe & Effective for Reducing BP in Patients With Hypertension
A triple pill protocol was more effective than the standard-of-care BP protocol in lowering BP in Black African patients.
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HELIOS-B: Vutrisiran Candidate for Standard-of-Care in ATTR Cardiomyopathy
Patients with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy had a reduced all-cause mortality and recurrent cardiovascular events with intake of vutrisiran in the HELIOS-B study.
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EPIC-CAD: What Is the Best Antithrombotic Approach in High-Risk AF Plus Stable CAD?
Patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease have better health outcomes with a Edoxaban monotherapy in the EPIC-CAD trial.
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FINEARTS-HF: Finerenone Helps Across Ejection Fraction Spectrum
Finerenone has been shown to significantly reduce the risk for cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure in results from the FINEARTS-HF trial.
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CRISS Score at CF Exacerbation Onset Predicts Permanent Lung Function Decline
Researchers found the CFRSD-CRISS score is an effective predictor of lung function recovery after a pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis.
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Medications in Obesity Treatment: Types, Benefits, and Considerations
Dr. Jill Bryson explains which medications can be beneficial when incorporated into an obesity treatment plan, and factors that determine medication use.
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Study Reveals MASLD, MetALD Responsible for One-Third of ICU Cirrhosis Cases
MASLD-related and MetALD-related cirrhosis is responsible for one-third of cirrhosis cases seen in the intensive care unit, according to a recent study.
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New Definition of Steatotic Liver Disease Improves Prediction of Kidney Disease
A new classification links MASLD and ALD, based on metabolic dysfunction and alcohol use, with a significant risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Collagen Peptide Beverage Beneficial for Skin Health in Young Women
A beverage containing collagen peptides (CP), including tripeptides and elastin peptides (EP), is...
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More Than Half of Patients Hospitalized for Pneumonia Receive Discordant Diagnoses
A recent study demonstrated significant diagnostic discordance and associated mortality for patients with pneumonia hospitalized from the emergency department.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Bronchiectasis Risk
Using bidirectional Mendelian randomization, a team of researchers from China found that rheumatoid arthritis had a causal association with bronchiectasis.
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Should Families Be Allowed to Attend Code Events?
Clear guidelines and flexibility regarding family presence at code events in the ICU are essential as patients, families, and care settings vary widely.
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Elbowing In
Medical cartoon in which man needs an elbow specialist, but meets Joint Chief of Staff.
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SBRT Improves 6-Month Pain Scores in Cancer With Vertebral Metastases More Effectively than cEBRT
For cancer with painful vertebral metastases, dose-intensified SBRT improved 6-month pain scores more effectively than cEBRT, without added toxicity.
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Q&A: Using AIRQ Can Improve Asthma Care and Patient-Physician Relationships
An allergist shares how the AIRQ can benefit shared decision-making, ultimately improving patient care, treatment adherence, trust, and asthma outcomes.
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Chronic Inducible Urticaria Diagnosis Supported by Updated Algorithm
Researchers recently published an updated clinical algorithm to support chronic inducible urticaria diagnosis, assessment, and management.
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Kidney and Liver Transplants Less Common in Patients With HIV
While patients with HIV are eligible for kidney and liver transplants, these procedures are uncommon in this patient population.
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