Budesonide Demonstrates Effectiveness in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
For patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, Budesonide has proven to be effective in real-life settings after 12 weeks.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
QOL Assessment in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A prospective cohort study explored the differences between parent and children’s perceptions of their quality of life with a new eosinophilic esophagitis diagnosis.
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Mepolizumab Improves Histologic Severity for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A study found that mepolizumab therapy can improve eosinophilic esophagitis Histologic Scoring...
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“Clinicians Should Not Rely Purely on BCVA” to Monitor Choroideremia Progression
Retinal sensitivity, horizontal ellipsoid width, and fundus autofluorescence areas are the most effective measures for assessing choroideremia progression.
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Why Doctors Aren’t Participating in Organ Donation After Cardiac Death
Donation after cardiac death is complex due to significant ethical and scientific issues, and...
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7 Things You Need to Know About LGBTQ+ Healthcare
To celebrate Pride Month, here are the seven LGBTQ+ health topics physicians should know about from Drs. McDonald and Nass’s conversation.
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Which Outcome Measure Should You Use to Assess Dysfunctional Breathing?
Assessing outcome measures for dysfunctional breathing, which is characterized by deviations from...
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Optimizing Outcomes: Comprehensive Approaches to Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Managing Hypoparathyroidism
Optimizing outcomes for the approximately 77,000 people in the US who have hypoparathyroidism due to absent or sub-physiologic levels of parathyroid hormone.
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SIRI Adds New Value to Existing Assessments for Idiopathic PAH
Research suggests the systemic inflammatory response index may be able to independently predict the severity of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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How to Identify a Patient Looking to File a Malpractice Suit
Malpractice suits are commonplace today. Some patients file lawsuits for any perceived inadequacy, but physicians can identify signs of litigious behavior.
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Risk Factors Alone Do Not Define Complicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Study findings question the use of risk factors alone to define complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, urging physicians to weigh the whole case.
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Q&A: Empowering Pediatricians as Advocates for Firearm Safety
Pediatricians can play a critical role in firearm safety, addressing the impact of school shootings on patients and dispelling myths about who commits violence.
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Predictive Biomarkers and Treatment Targets Needed to Improve Fibrosis Management in IBD
A review of more than 75 studies outlines the pathogenesis of strictures and fibrosis in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and prevention.
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Uric Acid to HDL Ratio Useful for Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome
Recent findings suggested that uric acid to HDL ratio is an effective measure for metabolic syndrome predictions in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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When You Can’t Find a Specialist
How physicians can assist patients in finding a covered specialist under their insurance and strategies doctors can implement to overcome healthcare barriers.
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Guidance for Prompt Recognition and Management of Infusion-Related Reactions
Recognizing and managing infusion-related reactions is crucial for clinicians administering these therapies, and educating patients is essential.
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Q&A: Strategic Surgery Timing Key to Survival in Patients With a History of CV Events
A patient’s fraught medical history compounds surgery risk. Although acknowledged, risk guidelines for surgery following a cardiovascular event are elusive.
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Population Risk Tool Effectively Predicts Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers used NHIS data to externally validate a 10-year population risk model for type 2 diabetes in the United States.
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Keeping Legal Costs Under Control
A physician is planning on expanding his practice and anticipates significant legal costs. Dr. MedLaw advises on the best way to keep these costs under control.
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How Physicians Can Stop “Rat Snacking” to Eat Healthier on the Job
Physicians’ odd hours make healthy snacking tough, often leading to “rat snacking,” when instead they should prioritize their health when making food choices.
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