Improving Metabolic Liver Disease Through Bariatric Interventions
These results underscored the efficacy of bariatric interventions in ameliorating both imaging and histologic markers of MASLD.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Mortality Risk Factors Underestimated in Patients With T2D Undergoing Partial Foot Amputation
Severe depression and anxiety increased mortality risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease undergoing partial foot amputation.
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Improved GERD Questionnaire Scores Seen With Antireflux Mucosectomy
The authors say antireflux mucosectomy should be primarily considered in patients with severe, refractory symptoms.
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Odds of IBS, Functional Dyspepsia Increased After Acute Gastroenteritis Episode
Significantly increased odds seen for irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia compared with non-exposed controls.
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E-Cigarette Use After Smoking May Raise Risk for Lung Cancer
Ex-smokers who used electronic cigarettes had higher risks for lung cancer and lung cancer-specific death than those who did not vape.
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Triple-Negative Myelofibrosis Shows Aggressive Behavior, Poor Outcomes
Triple-negative myelofibrosis affects 6% of myelofibrosis patients and is marked by aggressive clinical behavior and poor outcomes.
Read MoreLow Self-Rated Health Linked to Cognitive Decline in T2D
Recent research demonstrated that poor self-rated health was associated with greater cognitive decline among older patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Primary Care Key to Achieving Cardiovascular Health
Primary care was the dominant source of care for Life’s Essential 8, suggesting that PCPs play an important role in improving patients’ cardiovascular health.
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What Is the Trauma-Informed Approach?
A two-part conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare.
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Immune Monitoring After Transplant Reduces Antiviral Overuse for CMV
Immune monitoring post-solid-organ transplant reduces the duration of antiviral prophylaxis without having a higher risk for developing CMV infection.
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Early Genome Profiling and Rare Cancer Benefits
Comprehensive genome profiling offers guidance for genomically matched therapies in cancer patients.
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Smoking Increases Risk of SCC in Adults
Smoking was linked to an increased likelihood of SCC but had a weak impact on photoaging, AK, and nevi.
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Exercise Improves Liver Biomarkers
Study findings suggest that exercise can mitigate liver fibrosis markers effectively, highlighting its role as a weight-neutral intervention supported by accessible biomarkers for widespread clinical use.
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Tumor Treating Fields Therapy Extends Time to Progression
Tumor Treating Fields therapy plus stereotactic radiosurgery improved global health status and time to progression in lung cancer with brain metastases.
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T2D Associated With CVD Risk
Comprehensive follow-up is needed to reduce hospitalizations and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes who are also diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
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Approximately 7% of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2023
10.9% of adults 18 to 64 years of age were uninsured at the time of interview in 2023, as were 3.9% of children 0 to 17 years of age.
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AI Provides Mostly Accurate Answers to Primary Care Questions
Most responses that ChatGPT-4 and Google Bard provided regarding preventive medicine and primary care were accurate but missing information.
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Anti-T-Lymphocyte Globulin Improves Survival Post-AlloHCT in Patients With Myelofibrosis
Anti-T-lymphocyte globulin significantly reduced the risk of GvHD, relapse, or death by 48%, enhancing GRFS, especially in matched donor transplants.
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Peer-Led Diabetes Self-Management Support Program Improves T2D Outcomes for Black Men
A recent study concluded that scaling up peer-led Diabetes Self-Management Support programs and evaluating their long-term sustainability is warranted.
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Prioritizing the Psychological Burden of Acne and Rosacea
Given the visibility of facial skin conditions such as acne vulgaris (AV) and rosacea, these diseases are prone to cause internalized stigma.
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