Clinical News

Suboptimal Use of Antivirals Observed in Children Hospitalized for Influenza

14 hours ago

By Connor Iapoce

Approximately 50% of children with laboratory-confirmed influenza in 2015 - 2016 were treated with antivirals, despite recommendations on their use.

Quality of Life Worsens in Older Children with Sickle Cell Disease

15 hours ago

By Kevin Kunzmann

A cross-sectional analysis suggests children aged 5-7 years old may begin to reckon with the burdens of sickle cell disease, while toddlers and infants may not.

Study Explores Multidisciplinary Care for Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis

16 hours ago

By Armand Butera

Investigators called for the development of health care system structures to better support the exchanging of resources and information.

High Frequency of Cognitive Impairment Observed in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

18 hours ago

By Connor Iapoce

Hospitalized patients were more likely to have impairments in attention, executive functioning, and category fluency compared to those in the outpatient group.

Prenatal Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic, Cadmium Associated with Atopic Dermatitis Risk

20 hours ago

By Armand Butera

Investigators suggested the prevention of exposure during pregnancy could help control atopic dermatitis and other potential allergies in pediatric populations.

ALA Discusses Severe Asthma Biologics with Mario Castro, MD, MPH

Dr. Castro and Dr. Rizzo discuss the evolving world of monoclonal antibodies for severe asthma. Plus, the ALA team discusses September's annual Asthma Peak Week, and what it means for reopening schools.

The Rare Disease Report Podcast: Niemann-Pick Disease

Listen to an expert discuss the heterogenous, and potentially fatal, lysosomal storage disorder.

John E. Harris, MD, PhD: The Current State of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata Research

The vitiligo expert discusses new tactics and therapeutic options in treating inflammatory skin disorders like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and atopic dermatitis.

New Heart Failure Data from ESC 2021 with Marat Fudim, MD

Manesh Patel, MD, kicks off his first podcast by discussing HFpEF findings in EMPEROR-Preserved, the GUIDE-HF trial and more with his Duke colleague.

Coping After COVID: Challenging Circumstances for ADHD Patients

On this episode of Coping After COVID, Dr. Yamalis Diaz explained just how challenging this year has been for patients with ADHD.

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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William Chey, MD, Explores Integrated Care for IBS Treatment at ACG 2021

October 27, 2021

By Giuliana Grossi

In his lecture, The End of the Beginning: Megatrends in Gastroenterology, William Chey, MD, emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary integrated care approach to treating IBS.

Marla C. Dubinsky, MD: Measuring Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis

October 27, 2021

By Kenny Walter

An absence of urgency was associated with greater reductions in levels of inflammatory biomarkers C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin in a cohort of patients treated with mirikizumab.

SER-109 Reduces Recurrence of C Difficile Infections

October 26, 2021

By Kenny Walter

Approximately 88% of patients treated with SER-109 achieved a sustained clinical response at 8 weeks.

Jessica R Allegretti, MD, MPH: Preventing Recurrent C Difficile with CP101

October 26, 2021

By Giuliana Grossi

A new study presented at ACG 2021 shows microbiome therapeutic CP101 effective in preventing recurrent CDI by increasing intestinal microbiome diversity.

Video Series

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Topical JAK Inhibition in Atopic Dermatitis Care Strategies

Treatment Options for Systemic Lupus Erythematous

Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Trials With Topical Ruxolitinib

Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

An Overview of JAK Inhibition in Atopic Dermatitis

An Overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematous

What Characterizes SARDs or Connective Tissue Diseases?

Identifying Comorbidities Associated With Atopic Dermatitis

What is the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis?

Persistent Atopic Dermatitis and Flare-ups