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With ARBs linked to a higher risk of suicide, investigators suggest treating diseases like hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes with ACEIs instead.

Following the ground-breaking LEAP findings in 2015, and updated clinical guidelines in 2017, there's a noted disparity of adherence among pediatric clinics.

In a phase 3b study, 75% of patients using HTX-011 were discharged without opioids following a total knee arthroplasty.

The results of a new survey regarding quality of care for end stage renal disease patients raise questions about how to improve the quality of end-of-life care.

The new transdermal patch offers a new delivery option for a well-established schizophrenia treatment.

A pair of surveys show the majority of patients suffering from Parkinson disease would be willing to take CBD to manage psychosis symptoms if it is proven safe and effective.

A new study shows adult e-cigarette use in the US was steadily dropping since 2014— before spiking in 2018 among adults aged 18-24 years.

While depression does not impact functional recovery much following discharge, both dementia and delirium could affect a geriatric patient’s functional status.

Investigators suggest an upgrade to the existing categorical frameworks for diagnosing mental illnesses, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

The geko device is designed to increase blood circulation and edema reduction to prevent venous thrombosis in non-surgical patients.

Recent measures in the UK has led to a drop in IBD patients using corticosteroids to excess.

Investigators take a deeper look into the association between burnout and quality of care.

In an extensive analysis, investigators link antipsychotic initiators with more days in the hospital for Alzheimer disease patients.

A recent study of primary practices in England found Asian patients were 15% less likely to be prescribed insulin, while black patients were half as likely to be prescribed a GLP-1 agonist or SGLT2 inhibitor.

RenalGuard Solutions officials are claiming success in the REMEDIAL III trial for a new product that creates high urine output to prevent kidney injuries during interventional procedures.

The Biovitals Analytics Engine is able to read physiology signals to allow doctors to change the trajectory of disease weeks in advance.

In a new meta-analyses, investigators find a lack of evidence showing the links between antidepressants and adverse health risks.

The largest improvements for patients taking ustekinumab occurred following treatment every 8 weeks.

In a review of chronic kidney disease, investigators suggest a variety of screening and risk reduction measures.

From immunotherapy to biologics, the field of allergy pharmacotherapy is looking promising.

There has been significant changes in understanding surrounding food allergy testing. What do parents need to know?

Investigators deem phase 2 study using pimavanserin to treat major depressive disorder a success.

In an extensive review of 18 cohort studies, investigators connect dietary patterns with chronic kidney disease incidence rates.

The AGA-approved guidelines call for a variety of different testing to better diagnose IBS-D in adults.

More than 90% of those surveyed report poor sleep quality impacts the next day negatively.