Point-Of-Care A1C Testing During Pregnancy Facilitates Fast Counseling and Management
Testing patients who are pregnant for A1C during clinic visits enables physicians to perform immediate risk assessments and act quickly if needed.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Q&A: Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Outperforms Direct Laryngoscopy, Requiring Fewer Intubation Attempts
The standard of care for endotracheal intubation continues to be direct laryngoscopy, despite the demonstrated superiority of hyperangulated video laryngoscopy.
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Addressing Social Determinants and Comorbidities Between Burn and Surgery ICU Patients’ Quality of Care
Tailoring Burn and Surgical ICU care to patient backgrounds can improve outcomes and reduce costs by addressing unique challenges faced by each patient group.
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Anxiety Screening Supported by Hopkins Symptom Checklist-10 for Patients With SUD
The Hopkins Symptom Check-10 (HSCL-10) shows potential in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, in patients with SUD.
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Is it a Good Idea to Use Unique Code Systems to Protect Confidentiality?
A physician is considering using unique codes in patients’ notes for particularly delicate issues to protect confidentiality. Is this a good idea?
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Telehealth Improves Access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Telehealth for prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis is safe, effective, and preferable for many young men who have sex with men and transgender women.
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Prostate Cancer Screening Intervention Needed for Transgender Women
The disparity in prostate cancer screening between cisgender men and transgender women diminished when physicians recommended screening.
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Sarcopenia’s High Prevalence and Associated Mortality Risk Signal “Critical Need” in CKD
Sarcopenia screening and early interventions (nutrition, exercise) are recommended for patients...
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Routine Lipid Level Assessments May Prevent Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
Variability in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels were linked to the development of type 2 diabetes complications.
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Navigating a Tricky Termination
A physician needs to address the issue of an underperforming employee without raising red flags for religious discrimination.
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Neoadjuvant Chemohormonal Therapy Aids Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer survival rates were higher with neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy than neoadjuvant hormonal therapy.
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Psoriasis Biologics Safe in Patients With Cancer
A recent real-world study showed that biologics for psoriasis were safe and effective in patients with various cancers.
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Probiotic Supplements Show Promise in Treating Psoriasis
Probiotic supplements have improved PASI and DLQI scores, underscoring their potential as a complementary therapy alongside psoriasis biologics.
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Surgery Has Role in Maintaining Vision With Inherited Retinal Diseases
Ocular surgery can preserve or improve vision for patients with inherited retinal diseases and may be important for associated conditions, such as cataracts.
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Psoriasis Severity and Associated CV Risk Reduced With Internal Medicine Collaboration
Collaboration between dermatologists and internal medicine clinicians reduced psoriasis severity,...
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Physicians, Take Back Your Practice and STOP Acting Like a Good Resident
What will your workday look and feel like when AI eliminates your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox?
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Leukemia Biology Debate: AML Focus
Research presented at the fourth European Congress Controversies in Leukemia and how this new information has changed the landscape for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
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Allo-HSCT in Intermediate-Risk AML: Is It Needed?
An evaluation of allo-HSCT as a treatment for intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia and if allogeneic transplantation is necessary.
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AML Classifications: WHO vs ICC 2022 Update
A summary of the updates made to the classifications for Acute Myeloid Leukemia from the World Health Organization and the International Consensus Classification of Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms in 2022.
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How Physicians Can Safeguard Their Finances in the Event of Personal Illness or Injury
Dr. Kristin Fuller describes how she navigated short-term disability, and the best insurance policies for physicians needing long-term disability benefits.
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