Heroes of Healthcare: David Hill, MD
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Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Reduces Mortality Risk
Patients with obesity can be referred to an established weight loss program before surgery to reduce the risk of mortality.
Surgical Checklists Improve Patient Outcomes
Use of the checklists is associated with a reduction in the rate of complications, reoperations, and readmissions.
Majority of Osteoarthritis Cases From High Income Countries
More than 300 million cases of knee and hip osteoarthritis occurred worldwide in 2017.
ACR Issues Recommendations for Treatment of Gout
The recommendations put a strong focus on urate-lowering therapy for gout.
Biomechanical Footwear Could Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain
The results must be replicated to prove clinical significance.
Pediatric ED Visits Rising for Mental Health Disorders
The findings highlight the importance of improving emergency department preparedness.
Fluoroquinolone Effective Initial Treatment for MRSA Keratitis
Fortified vancomycin causes antibiotic resistance and corneal toxicity.
Superior Placement Risk Factor For Premature Monocanalicular Stent Extrusion
Male sex and younger age are also risk factors for premature stent extrusion.
Optogenetic Gene Therapy Well Tolerated For Retinitis Pigmentosa
Investigators are evaluating the safety and tolerability of an optogenetic treatment combining a gene therapy and a medical device.
Different Treatment Approach Needed for NAMD
An analysis suggests different regimens evaluated for nAMD did not result in superior vision benefits compared with ranibizumab pro re nata or four-week dosing.
VR Headsets Clinically Useful for Visual Field Testing
Virtual reality devices are proving to be practical and convenient way of screening for and monitoring glaucoma.
Using Telemedicine For Dermatology During COVID-19
An expert describes how telehealth can be used during the pandemic.
How COVID-19 Affects Dermatology
A dermatologist discusses how to care for patients with psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical Activity OK For Patients At Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
Older adults at high risk for knee osteoarthritis can safely engage in physical activities to improve their general health.
Recommended Number of Flu Vaccine Doses Increases Effectiveness
Flu burden for children can be reduced by improving adherence to a two-dose series of flu vaccinations.
Worsening Sleep Increases Depression Persistence in Older Patients
Older patients with worse sleep patterns who are treated for depression need further clinical attention.
Better Childhood Motor Skills Lower Mortality
Higher scores on childhood coordination tests are associated with lower risk of mortality.
Seeing Expert Earlier Increases Chance of Sustained DMARD-Free Remission
Seeing a rheumatologist within 6 weeks did not reduce the severity of radiographic progression.
Pregnancy Complications Increase Risk of Future Preterm Birth
The findings may help identify women at increased risk of preterm delivery.
Older Men With Less Lean Body Mass At Increased Risk of Diabetes
The findings can lead to new interventions to prevent the development of diabetes in older men.
Men Twice As Likely to Die from COVID-19 Than Women
Older men might need additional care compared to women.
Emergency Surgery Increases Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
Patients who undergo emergency surgery have twice the risk for venous thromboembolism than those how have elective surgery.
FDA Approves Efinaconazole Topical Cream For Onychomycosis
The treatment was initially approved for adults >18 years old.
Zoledronic Acid Infusions No Better Than Placebo For Knee Osteoarthritis
Zoledronic acid should not be used to treat knee osteoarthritis.
Robert Hess, PhD, DSc: How Tech Can Improve Lazy Eye
The inventor of a digital therapeutic discusses the creation of what he calls a "software pill."
High Doses of Chloroquine Should Not Be Used for Severe COVID-19 Cases
Higher dosages of chloroquine can lead to safety hazards.
Air Pollution Exposure While Pregnant Delays Offspring Growth
Prenatal exposure to air pollutants has a lasting effect on growth after birth.
Operative Treatment More Beneficial than Nonoperative for Distal Fractures
Patients who have operations have increased range of motion than those who do not have surgery.
Cannabis Dependency Worsens Mental Health
Women are more likely to enter remission from cannabis dependency than men.