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Study Highlights Efficacy of ALT/HDL-C Ratio as Biomarker for NAFLD
September 22nd 2023Investigators suggested an ALT/HDL-C ratio of 15.97 as a screening threshold for identifying NAFLD, noting its increased effectiveness compared to ALT, HDL-C, the aspartate aminotransferase to HDL-C ratio, and the gamma-glutamyl transferase to HDL-C ratio.
Specific Use of Race, Ethnicity Data in Screening Model May Reduce Lung Cancer Screening Disparities
This new data indicates that there may be potential for clinicians to maintain their typical lung cancer screening model’s accuracy and also reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic
September 21st 2023An analysis of patient data from a health system in southern California suggests both type 1 and type 2 diabetes rates rose among younger populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic youth most significantly.
Psoriasis Severity Could Signal Increased Cardiovascular Risk
September 21st 2023A study of more than 500 patients with severe psoriasis provides further insight into the association between severe psoriasis and cardiovascular disease risk, demonstrating coronary microvascular dysfunction was present in 30% of this cohort.
Nehad Soloman, MD: Addressing Health Disparities in Rheumatology
Nehad Soloman, MD, believes acknowledging the cultural and social dynamics impacting patients' healthcare decisions and establishing a personal connection with patients can help overcome initial barriers to care.