Stroke symptoms that disappear in under an hour need emergency assessment to help prevent a full-blown stroke. A new scientific statement from the AHA provides guidance and a standardized approach to evaluating people with suspected TIA, particularly in rural areas.
New research indicates that rheumatoid arthritis patients switching to biosimilars to adalimumab may see improved outcomes by sticking with their original treatment.
Those who were assigned female at birth, had worse physical health, and self-reported symptoms of anxiety, were vulnerable to poor sleep quality in all aspects.
The product is a combination of herbal compounds curcumin and QingDai called CurQD.
Microscopic inflammation can be an important indicator of disease activity in patients with ulcerative colitis.
An analysis of patient data from the REGARDS cohort suggests the increase in relative risk observed with traditional risk factors, such as hypertension and diabetes, on risk of stroke decreases as patients age, but investigators point out this does not diminish the importance of addressing these risk factors.
An interview segment on HCPLive with James Del Rosso, DO, in which he explores key highlights from his presentation at the 2023 Winter Clinical conference.
In what investigators are calling the largest study of its kind ever conducted in the US, results of the 2-year study, which included more than 300 transgender or nonbinary youth, underline the positive benefits seen with receipt of gender-affirming hormone therapy among this patient population.
Clinician awareness is imperative with this comorbidity because overestimated asthma severity often results in over-treatment, according to investigators.
The uptake of modern glucose-monitoring technologies for people with T1D and T2D may be dependent on out-of-pocket costs, suggesting the need to reconsider cost-benefit profiles of these devices.
An HCPLive interview with Henry Lim, MD, during which he describes the differing needs of various skin types and the differences in sunscreen regulations.
Using data from more than 500 patients with more than 6 years of follow-up suggests total caloric intake may be more effective for reducing weight loss than increasing the time between meals.
An interview segment with Henry Lim, MD, on his presentation from Winter Clinical regarding different photoprotection measures for different phenotypes.
Personality disorders, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and anxiety disorders were risk factors associated with postpartum depression.
The relationship between C-section and childhood asthma has been investigated before, however, previous results have yielded conflicting evidence.
A higher exposure to both foods and water-originated and additives-originated nitrites was associated with higher T2D risk, showing no potential benefits of their use.
The prevalence of advanced colorectal neoplasms was higher in men and older individuals.
A posthoc analysis of the VITAL study suggests the potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation could depend on a person's body mass index, with results indicating a decreased response to therapy as BMI category increased.
In a segment of his HCPLive interview regarding his Winter Clinical presentation, James Del Rosso, DO, highlighted several points about acne and rosacea treatment.
The TAVI system Navitor from Abbott is designed to treat people with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.
Patients with HCC were more likely to be older, male, Asian, and have a history of hepatitis B virus.
Comparing MTO scanning against adrenal vein sampling, investigators in the UK found the noninvasive diagnostic option could improve the identification of primary aldosteronism and candidates for adrenalectomy.
This segment of Raj Chovatiya’s interview with HCPLive, a discussion was conducted regarding facts about abrocitinib for atopic dermatitis treatment.
In a cohort of consecutive HFrEF patients admitted with AHF, the findings suggest almost three-quarters of patients were eligible for combined quadruple therapy.
With public health efforts and therapeutic advancements the prognosis for this rare condition has progressed, but longer life expectancy has highlighted a multitude of areas that need attention in this population.
The 2022 updated guidelines includes 13 recommendations and 52 practice points for clinicians caring for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Sleep and epilepsy have been described as "unfortunate bedfellows" due to the complex relationship, and yet caretakers report a lack of support managing these issues commonly experienced by children.
During an HCPLive interview on his presentation at Winter Clinical, Raj Chovatiya discussed the use of abrocitinib on atopic dermatitis patients.
There was no differences in serious adverse event rates between patients treated with the combination therapy and patients who withdrew from infliximab or immunosuppressant therapy.
An analysis of a commercial claims database offers insight into the increase in vision-threatening eye disease among people with diabetes aged younger than 65 years from 2009-2018, with results also detailing trends in anti-VEGF therapy during the same period.
