Internal Medicine

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.

In a new trial, investigators test whether continuing or discontinuing ADA is more beneficial.

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 FDA approves Descovy to reduce the risk of HIV infection through sex.

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.

The challenge will bring together providers, institutions, patients, payers, and researchers from across the healthcare ecosystem with the goal of better understanding pain points in healthcare.

How can physicians and specialists navigate testing options and potential risk factors to ensure patients are diagnosed and treated expediently and accurately?

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.

In the updated guidelines, investigators suggest direct-acting antivirals as the preferred treatment for hepatitis C viral infections in chronic kidney disease patients.

Investigators find zolpidem effectively reduces suicidal ideation, particularly for patients suffering from severe insomnia symptoms.

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

While there are many options to treat depression, a balance of therapy and medication is often seen as the best method.

There are many factors that make living at home with Alzheimer disease difficult.

Bipolar depression can be difficult to treat and is often misdiagnosed.

HIV patients will be allowed to switch to doravirine or doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate if they are virally suppressed with no prior history of treatment failure.

While better therapies exist to treat patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, there are several hurdles preventing them from being implemented.

Doctors need to use their best judgement when deciding when to use cardiogenic shock devices for temporary mechanical support.

In an intervention study, investigators try to show whether vitamin D deficiency interferes with slowing muscle wasting and losing function in geriatric adults.

Men with diabetes may have a higher risk of experiencing chronic lower back pain, say researchers writing in BMJ Open this month. 

After success in a recent clinical trial, dapagliflozin will soon be available to reduce the risk of heart failure in adults with heart failure reduced ejection fraction or preserved ejection fraction.

At the annual meeting dedicated to heart failure, investigators present nutritional recommendations for patients, which includes dietary consultations, bariatric surgery, and a reduction in saturated fats and sodium.