Clinical News

New Data Examines Mortality Risk and Allopurinol Use in Patients with Gout and CKD

1 hour ago

By Giuliana Grossi

Contrary to recent research that indicated a higher risk of death associated with escalating doses of allopurinol for chronic kidney disease, investigators announce no association between allopurinol initiation and increased mortality among patients with gout and CKD.

Merck Receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Chronic Cough Drug Candidate Gefapixant

4 hours ago

By Kevin Kunzmann

The selective inhibitor therapy is being investigated for the treatment of 2 forms of chronic cough—an indication that's been unmet in 60 years.

Molecular Test Adds to Accuracy for C Difficile Infection Diagnosis

4 hours ago

By Kenny Walter

Due to costs, it is difficult to screen for and diagnose patients with C difficile infections.

Current State of COPD with Dr. Gerard Criner

5 hours ago

By Kevin Kunzmann

The Temple-based investigator and expert joins Lungcast to review recent clinical trials, recommendations and non-surgical techniques for patients who have advanced COPD.

Increase in T1D Diagnosis During COVID-19 Pandemic Unlikely To Reflect New Pattern

5 hours ago

By Connor Iapoce

An increase of 57% in new-onset type 1 diabetes admissions was observed from March 2020 - 2021.

Crisis Point - Obesity Crisis

The first iteration of Crisis Point addresses the obesity crisis in the United States and beyond, with expert interviews and discussion.

Conference Coverage

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Better Minority Enrollment Needed in UK Multiple Myeloma Trials

December 14, 2021

By Kenny Walter

The enrollment distribution was consistent by ethnicity over the course of 18 years, with no change in diversity over time despite there being an increase in the UK in the minority population.

Fuad El Rassi, MD, Tracks COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease For a Year

December 14, 2021

By Giuliana Grossi

Of the SCD patients who contracted COVID-19, 49% of them visited the Grady Comprehensive Sickle Cell center because of a vaso-occlusive event.

Identifying Distinct Cognitive Profiles Of Adults With SCD May Reduce Morbidity

December 14, 2021

By Connor Iapoce

Data show patients with sickle cell disease identified by distinct cognitive profile should have neurorehabilitation tailored to each unique profile.

Voxelotor May Improve Exercise Capacity In Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia

December 14, 2021

By Connor Iapoce

After 2 months of voxelotor treatment, all patients with sickle cell anemia perceived global improvement, but peak VO2 did not change in 8 of 9 patients.

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Managing Insomnia: Addressing Shortcomings in OTC Medications

Use of Mind and Body Practices to Manage Insomnia

Introduction of a New Class of Agents: TYK2 Inhibitors

Emerging Topical Therapy Options for Plaque Psoriasis

Role of HCPs in the Management of Vitiligo

Real-World Impact of Vitiligo

Anti-VEGF Agents and Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Score

Maintenance Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Using Intravitreal Injections for the Treatment of Wet AMD

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