Chelsie Derman

A recent study saw prescription fills for stimulants, and antidepressants increased from 2019 to 2022 but decreased for opioids.

A new study found cannabis-containing cream may be effective at alleviating itch in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated pruritus with no adverse events.

In an interview, lead investigator Lauren Moran, MD, shared how the results inform clinical practice on safe amphetamine dosing.

A new study highlights the need for caution when prescribing high-dose amphetamines (≥ 30 mg) due to their psychosis and mania risk.

In a recently published Viewpoint, the authors stress the importance of dermatologists staying updated on prescription cost-saving programs and their impact on patient care.

A phase 3 trial found mirtazapine ineffective in reducing breathlessness in respiratory disease patients, urging caution with off-label antidepressant use.

HCPLive spoke to a healthcare expert who gave his thoughts on the Reagan Udall Foundation for the FDA’s recent meeting to discuss advancing treatments for PTSD.

ChatGPT-4 Vision performed well on text-based radiology test questions but struggled to answer image-related questions.

Semaglutide lowers rates of cardiovascular and COVID-19-related deaths in patients with overweight/obesity, offering promising cardio-metabolic and non-cardiovascular benefits.

The Reagan Udall Foundation hosted a meeting on PTSD treatment needs, with experts and stakeholders highlighting gaps and potential therapies, including MDMA-assisted therapy.

A new study discovers patients with IBD who respond well to high-dose thiamine treatment have an abundance of faecalibacterium prausnitzii.

A study found high error rates in racial and ethnic designations in pediatric health records across 3 Michigan hospitals, risking misinformed care strategies.

In an interview with HCPLive, Wadden discussed the findings of a post-hoc analysis, supporting how semaglutide is not linked to an increased suicidal ideation risk.

A post-hoc analysis of the STEP trials found semaglutide for weight management doesn’t increase depression or suicidal thoughts in individuals without major mental disorders.

This month in review highlights MDMA-assisted therapy coverage, experiences with zuranolone a year after its approval, and early positive data on potential treatments.

This month in review highlights the top sleep stories in August, from sleep health in patients undergoing dialysis to the benefits of catching up on sleep.

A study suggests transient elastography and fibrosis-4 index may be effective in predicting hepatocellular carcinoma risk in hepatitis C patients.

People with the most weekend catch-up sleep had a 20% lower risk of heart disease, especially those who were sleep-deprived during the week.

Investigators designed a new AI tool called SepsisLab to quickly predict sepsis risk and prevent uncertainty with missing patient data.

Prefilled pens and fewer injections improve satisfaction in psoriasis patients with needle phobia, enhancing adherence and treatment effectiveness, a study finds.

Taking ubrogepant at the first signs of a migraine, before headache onset, significantly reduces migraine symptoms and improves daily function, a study in Neurology reveals.

A phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, showing NBI-1117568, the first M4 selective agonist, is effective and safe at treating adult schizophrenia.

A new study found patients with chronic pruritus of unknown origin have reductions in 15 metabolites compared to healthy controls.

Patients with psoriasis show greater H. pylori infection rates, but no link to psoriasis severity, suggesting further research is needed on this potential connection.

A study found that women with trauma history have reduced liver transplant access compared to men, with gender disparities not driven by psychiatric symptoms.

A new study found hepatitis C virus reinfections may occur within 24 weeks of sustained virologic response after injecting drugs.

A new study revealed children who go from normal weight to overweight have a greater risk of atopic dermatitis than obese children who maintain their weight.

A new study significantly demonstrated semaglutide, but not liraglutide, is associated with suicidal ideation.

A new study found unvaccinated people have a greater risk of depression or serious mental health illnesses compared to vaccinated people.

A new study reveals dialysis increases life expectancy but reduces time at home for older adults below the eGFR threshold of 12 mL/min/1.73 m².