Nonpharmacologic Interventions Help Address Pain Management in COPD
In Part 2, Dr. Brockway reviews non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical therapy, for pain management in COPD.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Palliative Care Is NOT Hospice
Palliative care focuses on communication, advanced directives, and control of symptoms, with the goal of better ICU outcomes through patient and family support.
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Why Telehealth Is a Poor Vehicle for Quality Healthcare
Telehealth, although a convenient service for patients, provides physicians with new diagnosis challenges.
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App for Self-Reported Chemotherapy-Related AEs Improves Patient QOL and Clinician Burden
Compared with documentation by clinicians, an app that incorporated a PROMs measurement system yielded significant improvements in AE reporting and patient QOL.
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AI‐Based Approach to Postoperative AF Recognition and Burden Assessment Over 95% Effective
Researchers have developed an AI model using surface ECG recording and atrial electrograms to detect atrial fibrillation.
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Knowledge Gaps in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Addressing gaps in patient-provider communication about age-related macular degeneration could improve outcomes as well as patient and provider satisfaction.
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Reframing Collections as a Continual Process Can Cut Back on Bad Debt
Healthcare professionals should reframe collections as a continual process that commences before treatment instead of considering them one-off events.
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Micro Axial Flow Pump Saves Lives but Comes With a Price Tag
Exploring the pros and cons of a micro axial flow pump for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock.
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SGLT2 Inhibition in Heart Failure More Advantageous for Women Than Men
In this analysis, the results of heart failure therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors versus placebo are compared between men and women.
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Peripheral Artery Disease: Procedure-Guidance by IVUS Superior to Angiography
Insights into using intravascular ultrasound as a guide for endovascular treatment for patients with femoropopliteal artery disease.
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To Stent or Not to Stent? Favorable Results for Preventive PCI in Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques
In the PREVENT trial, researchers found that adding percutaneous coronary intervention to optimal medical treatment resulted in better patient outcomes.
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IVUS-Guided PCI Beats Angiography in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Intravascular ultrasound-guided percutaneous coronary intervention reduced target vessel failure in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
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Reporting from the Frontlines of Your Life as a Foreign Correspondent
Being a foreign correspondent in one’s life empowers and inspires one to share experiences with others in a way that provides a window into another’s life.
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Teledermatology Comparable to In-Person Care for Diagnosing Nonmelanoma Lesions
Teledermatology allowed for effective triage and follow-up care for patients with non-melanocytic epithelial tumors and precancerous lesions.
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Cardiac Events in Patients With RSV Increase Virus’ Severity
Nearly a quarter of patients with RSV experience an acute cardiac event, including life-threatening conditions such as cardiogenic shock and acute myocarditis.
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Age and Race Impact Likelihood of Complications in Status Epilepticus
Racial and ethnic minorities and older adults experience more complications related to status epilepticus and greater risk for such complications.
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Online Behavioral Obesity Treatment Produces Significant Weight Loss
An online program designed for patients with overweight and obesity resulted in significant weight loss with minimal clinician involvement.
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Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Safe for Unresectable NSCLC With ILD
Researchers investigated the safety of SABR in a small population of patients with both NSCLC and ILD, who may have a greater risk for radiation damage.
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Q&A: Improving Recognition & Awareness of Age-Associated Dementia in People With HIV
Simulation modeling projects more than 22% of men and 16% of women with HIV who are currently 60 would develop age-associated dementia by 80 years of age.
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SBRT Effective in HCC, With “Acceptable” Liver-Related Toxicity Profile
Using stereotactic body radiation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma with multiple lesions appears feasible, with an acceptable risk profile.
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