IRDs Incur Disproportionate Societal Burden
While health care and societal costs are routinely modelled for most diseases, there’s a lack of comprehensive data and cost-of-illness studies for IRDs.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Elastic-Scattering Spectroscopy Device Rapidly Detects Skin Cancer With High Sensitivity
Researchers compared the sensitivity of an elastic-scattering spectroscopy device versus dermatologist examinations for detecting skin lesions.
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Patients With Seizures Experience Higher Prevalence of Vascular Risk Factors
Researchers examined why patients who experience seizures may also face a higher degree of vascular disease.
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Q&A: Improved Physician Diagnosis Rates & Access to Emergency Treatments Needed for Coconut Allergies
There is significant underdiagnosis and suboptimal clinical management of coconut allergy in the US.
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Q&A: The Need to Better Understand Coconut Allergy Prevalence & Severity
There is significant underdiagnosis and suboptimal clinical management of coconut allergy in the US.
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Telehealth Use Prevents Hypertension Overtreatment in Primary Care Setting
Patients had lower blood pressure readings at home, suggesting telemedicine may be a promising resource for improving hypertension management.
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Epilepsy & Frailty “Inherently Linked”
Frailty represents a comprehensive health measure in epilepsy, according to findings published in Epilepsia.
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Travel Time & Insurance Type Impact Receipt of Epilepsy Surgery
For patients with epilepsy, having public health insurance and a shorter travel time to an epilepsy center influences receipt of timely surgical treatment.
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How Trends in the Healthcare Industry Impact Physician Compensation
Both physicians in training and well-established physicians should stay abreast of healthcare industry trends, as they can significantly impact compensation.
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Low-Dose CT Screening Outperforms Chest Radiography in Reducing Lung Cancer Mortality
A recent analysis compared low-dose computed tomography with chest radiography in a sample of patients eligible for the National Lung Screening Trial.
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Ruxolitinib Cream: A Chance for Treatment Success for Patients With Mild Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Phase 2 trial results show reductions in the abscesses and inflammatory nodule count were induced by topical treatment with ruxolitinib versus vehicle.
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Bimekizumab Exhibits Lasting Efficacy for Patients With Psoriasis
Researchers observed consistent response rates through 4 years of bimekizumab therapy in patients with psoriasis from several trials.
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Amlitelimab Shows Extended Efficacy in Atopic Dermatitis
The anti-OX40 antibody amlitelimab showed maintenance of response even after treatment discontinuation in the STREAM-AD study.
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Durable Skin Clearance by IL-23 Blockers Due to Reduction of Resident Memory T Cells
Results from the KNOCKOUT trial show high induction doses of the IL-23 blocker risankizumab led to a marked reduction in resident memory T cells.
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Baricitinib Maintained Efficacy Over 3 Years for Patients With Alopecia
More than 80% of patients with alopecia areata who responded to baricitinib at week 52 maintained their response until week 152 in the BRAVE-AA trials.
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Patient Race Not Associated With Charlson Comorbidity Index Scores in Psoriasis
Differences in psoriasis outcomes are more likely due to socioeconomic factors than patient race, according to recent findings.
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Q&A: Same-Day Testing for Superficial NMSCs Linked With 78% Reduction of Follow-Up Treatments
Dr. Puneet Jolly shares how same-day biopsy and treatment can reduce costs and treatment fatigue for patients with field cancerization.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pacemaker Surgery: Catalyst for Increased Demand?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s disclosure of his recent pacemaker surgery shines a global spotlight on the procedure, potentially spurring increased demand.
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Lung Ultrasound Scoring Is Shown Effective for Assessing Hyperinflation in COPD
“Lung ultrasound score is better than diaphragm excursion at maximal deep inspiration for diagnosing severe lung hyperinflation,” researchers wrote.
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Handling the Injectable Weight Loss Medication Craze
New injectable weight loss medications are highly sought-after, causing shortages. Prescribing should not solely depend on patient requests.
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