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The US disproportionately arrests individuals with mental illness, and relies on police officers to respond to health crises. Practical, preventive clinical measures need to help stop the cycle.

Investigators stress the need for timely surgical intervention to ensure favorable visual outcomes in patients with severe complications, including retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage.

HCV RNA positivity was significantly more prevalent in the male patient than it was for females in both adults and the general population after excluding high-risk groups.

A genome-wide genetic association study using mendelian randomization provides insight into the causal relationships between HDPs and coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke later in life.

In another segment of his interview, Mark Lebwohl, MD, discussed the various ways to address different psoriasis patients depending on their backgrounds with obesity, cancer, and psoriatic arthritis.

Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania suggest the associations, particularly beta peripapillary atrophy, and tilted optic discs, should be accounted for when investigating glaucoma in high-risk black populations.

According to the systmatic review, motavizumab, nirsevimab, and palivizumab, are associated with significant reductions in RSV-related infections and hospitalizations without a significant increase in adverse events.

The therapy is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for geographic atrophy, with approval based on positive results from the phase 3 DERBY and OAKS trials.

Velmanase alfa-tycv (Lamzede) is approved as the first and only enzyme replacement therapy for non-central nervous system manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis, an extremely rare, progressive, lysosomal storage disorder.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from more than a dozen RCTs provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of metformin plus oral contraceptives compared to oral contraceptives alone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome without obesity.

The NDA has been granted Priority Review with a PDUFA goal date of August 19, 2023. The FDA is not currently planning to hold an Advisory Committee meeting.

In an interview with Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD, MPH, a discussion was held regarding the need for a morphea severity tool for pediatric patients.

A research letter addresses the challenges of accurately diagnosing asthma, atopic eczema, and allergic rhinitis in children under 5 years old and the use of Read codes and prescription data as diagnostic criteria.

Age less than 3 months at surgery was associated with an elevated risk of glaucoma-related adverse events in aphakic eyes, but children with pseudophakia were less likely to develop a glaucoma-related adverse event.

Many conditions have a genetic element, meaning that relatives have a heightened risk. How much do you know about the hereditary nature of rheumatoid arthritis and what that means for first-degree relatives? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

According to the data, sleep quality, fatigue, and social well-being contribute to depression among young adults with autism, with social well-being being a significant predictor of depression over a 2-year period.

A new analysis cautions against the use of the Amsler grid test, suggesting its performance is not at a level recommended for monitoring in a patient population with an a priori risk of nAMD.

Anisha Dua, MD, MPH, emphasized the looming workforce shortage, the challenges of attracting medical students to this field, and how practices changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research into global trends in atopic dermatitis over 3 decades assessed regional and income differences in adolescent eczema patients.

Using data from a pair of major studies, investigators from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed new light on the impact of low-carbohydrate diet scores in people with type 2 diabetes.

Mental health outcomes for those with hidradenitis suppurativa who have had a previous surgery were explored in recent research.

Acceptability of the vaccine was high among the completers and some non-completers that felt it was safe and offered them protection.

The new analysis on the screening tool in primary care patients with COPD highlights the need for further research to optimize CAPTURE's performance and impact on clinical outcomes.

An analysis of the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial revealed the correlation was more notable when stratified by triglycerides levels and smoking status.

Once-weekly efanesoctocog alfa is a safe and effective treatment for patients with severe hemophilia A, providing better outcomes than current treatment options by significantly reducing bleeding rates and improving physical health, pain, and joint health.

A nationwide study from the United Kingdom identified a low overall prevalence of stress-induced burnout by cataract surgery but reported a reduction in the feelings of personal achievement and a significant proportion willing to give up surgical responsibilities.

From new ACG GERD guidelines to the efficacy of colonoscopies, our latest issue addresses topics changing practice and stirring conversation.