Internal Medicine

Chronic kidney disease and kidney failure represent the most common comorbidities for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infections.

The practice of genetic testing has been useful in clinically addressing found cases of familial hypercholesterolemia, among other conditions, but no clinical practice guidelines currently exist for testing patients with suspected hereditary dyslipidemia.

The estimated two-year four-variable kidney failure risk equation for individual risk using predicted ACR from PCR had discrimination similar to that of using observed ACR.

The investigators found the treatment’s value-based price was approximately $140/dose ,while the current price is $240/dose.

Intraclass correlation coefficients for short-term variability among the 7 periods during the day ranged from 0.52 in the morning period to 0.66 in the early period and long-term ICCs ranged from 0.29 at night to 0.51 during the late period.

Unlike other antidepressants, SEP-4199 looks at reducing some side effects common when treating bipolar depression.

In a sample of patients treated with laparoscopic ileocecal resection, 42% (n = 29) of patients did not require additional Crohn’s disease-related medication, while 48% (n = 14) were given prophylactic immunomodulator therapy.

Genomics, in combination with patient demographic risks, could help better inform clinicians of persons at risk for worsened chronic pulmonary burden.

An analysis of 3 major prospective studies suggests consuming whole grain foods was associated with a lower rate of type 2 diabetes.

Those who received the agent in EMERGE reported a significant slowing of decline on measures of cognition and function such as memory, orientation, and language, as well as for activities of daily living.

Tests for N-methyl-Daspartate receptor, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, and aquaporin-4 autoantibodies had negative results in all patients.

New research suggests the 24-hour changes in gut microbiome profile could help predict risk of type 2 diabetes.

Research from the University of Miami is adding to the discussion surrounding plant-based diets and impact on overall health.

A noninferiority study showed parents were not more anxious when their discharged child was treated as-need—nor was their child at greater health risk.

The earliest time point where a treatment outcome could be observed was 1 week after initiation of medication compared to placebo.

An analysis of more than 180k patients in Hong Kong indicated use of the antihypertensive medications was associated with 22% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.

The change of schooling likely does not impact the sleep of younger children.

What technology should be implemented to ensure a positive experience for patients?

A look at the risks patients face due to the pandemic—and what minority patients may face daily.

The results echo the previous understanding of MS specialists as well as add to the literature that has been collected thus far from other assessments.

A look at the available and viable tools to continue patient access and care.

A new pilot study called CRAFT is examining the potential of portable air cleaners for limiting exposure to fine particulate matter in patients enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation.

ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, seizures, and even developmental delays are asssociated with a two-fold risk of asthma in US children.

New analysis of the Jackson Heart Study found experiencing a greater amount of discrimination could increase risk of hypertension in African Americans.