Jonathan Alicea

Scaling-up HCV screening for all inpatients admitted for psychiatric purposes may be more cost-effective compared with a risk-based approach in high-resource countries.

Older age and higher education level were significantly linked with increased depression scores.

The approval is based on results from Phase 3 trials showing high efficacy in adult and pediatric populations.

As a multi-systemic disorder, Fabry disease can impact the functions of various organs. As a genetic disorder, Fabry can impact the offsprings, parents, and relatives of the patient. Therefore, its effects are far-reaching.

A literature review identifies 3 broad factors that may contribute to bias in pain management of African Americans with SCD.

A majority of surveyed patients and providers want to continue telemedicine follow-up visits after the pandemic ends.

Stimulating steroid receptor co-activators may play a role in repairing heart tissue following severe myocardial infarction.

Many patients with genetic obesity disorder experience resistance to treatment, including intensive lifestyle therapy.

A post-hoc analysis of the AWARD-11 trial indicates that 4.5 mg of dulaglutide was effective in lowering and maintaining A1C levels <7% regardless of baseline levels.

Few studies have specifically assessed the presentations and outcomes of sickle cell-related-leg ulcers in a female population.

The approval is based on positive data from the Phase 3 RAPHSODY trial, which evaluated treatment in older children and adults.

Patients with subjective vision changes should be referred for fundus examination.

Healthcare accessibility continues to be a significant barrier for patients and their families.

Valerie Callender, MD, gives an overview of her practice and discusses the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Number of red blood cell transfusions may be linked to decreased risk intrauterine fetal death.

Eric Wallace, MD, discusses Anderson-Fabry disease and the difficulties associated with screening, testing, and treatment.

The company suspended clinical trials of the gene therapy last month following patient diagnoses of acute myeloid leukemia and acute myelodysplastic syndrome.

Compared with a two-step screening method, a one-step approach is associated with more diagnosed incidences of gestational diabetes, despite a lower adherence rate.

Among 85 children with beta-thalassemia major and ≥5 years since primary vaccination, 23 were found to be seronegative.

COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for clinicians and specialists to reevaluate what it truly means to bring care to their patients.

Nearly 60% of children with MIS-C are admitted to the hospital for intensive care.

Fish with higher amounts of ω-3 fatty acids was strongly associated with lower risk of poor cardiovascular outcomes in those with vascular disease.

While at low-risk for severe COVID-19 disease course, children face risks of mental, social, emotional, and physical impact from the pandemic. Is healthcare ready to respond?

A look back on key moments from Episode 1 of the Rare Disease Report podcast —featuring Kim Smith-Whitley, MD.

Valerie Callender, MD, draws on her experiences in clinical practice to discuss cosmetic dermatology care practices and the challenges of this past year.

Use of the vasoconstrictor was associated with increased risk for death due to respiratory disorders.

The approval is based on absolute efficacy data from 3 influenza seasons.

Risk was greater in children requiring intensive care, those with chronic kidney disease, and older patients.

The study underscores the importance of interpreting patient-reported disease severity scores in the context of mental health factors.

Patients ≥65 years using glargine or detemir, rather than NPH insulin, had lower risk of hospitalizations or emergency department visits due to hypoglycemia.