Internal Medicine

This combination therapy may have a few advantages over standard corticosteroid regimens.

Patients with normal eGFR increased from 60% at baseline to 80% at 3 years following procedure.

The top-line results from the ABX464 study conducted in 15 European countries, as well as the US and Canada, are expected during the second quarter of 2021.

Adherence was also reported to be high, yet variable, with use of wireless pillboxes and video-based observed therapy.

The drug is indicated in capsule form for adults and in a liquid formulation for children.

Pediatric patients who initiated insulin pump therapy within 6 months of diagnosis demonstrated better cardiovascular risk profiles than those who delayed treatment.

If approved, the vaccine may become available to the US public as early as December 21st.

Largest study of multiple health indicators over time finds widening disparities in health by race, despite increased targeted funding.

In a poster presented at ACG, investigators find a new patch test could help patients who are not responding to PPI therapy.

New data shows a large shift from mortality due bacterial infection to other sickle cell disease causes, treatment complications, or non-related comorbidities.

An analysis of data from more than 25k women suggests greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of developing diabetes.

The approval represents the first ever therapy for chronic weight management for obesity caused by a trio of genetic deficiencies.

The risk of suicidality and psychological adverse events appears to be particularly high in younger men with alopecia who are given finasteride.

Liquidia Technologies plans on addressing FDA concerns regarding treprostinil.

Patients with hematological disorders like sickle cell disease or β-thalassemia are at high risk for HCV infection as a result of frequent transfusions.

Literature is scarce in identifying and characterizing risk of post-operative diabetes mellitus among patients with pancreatic cystic lesions.

About 20% of 81 positive patients experienced critical neurological complications; further, half had a pre-existing history of high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.

Guidance based on procalcitonin concentration levels may useful in reducing duration of antibiotic treatment for sickle cell patients with acute chest syndrome.

To date, 3 vaccine candidates with favorable safety profiles show promise in offering protection against COVID-19.

The newest indication coincides with growing concerns that COVID-19 and flu spread will cause unprecedented burden on the US this winter.

The AI-based technology is expected to augment telehealth and remote services for a vast majority of cardiological cases.

Telemedicine has been associated with improved access to care and clinical efficiency without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.

Ongoing debates question whether or not lipid lowering in elderly patients offers similar clinical benefit as in younger patients.

The Regeneron monoclonal antibodies are linked to reduced risk of hospitalization or ED visit among mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases.

An interview with a pain specialist on advancing alternative pain therapy options.