
A new study from clinicians in the VA Boston Healthcare System provides an overview of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on racial disparities in wait times for new cardiology and orthopedic specialist consultations.

A new study from clinicians in the VA Boston Healthcare System provides an overview of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on racial disparities in wait times for new cardiology and orthopedic specialist consultations.

There is not much data available on the interaction between Paxlovid and tacrolimus.

Using data from the STEP 5 trial, investigators provide new insight into the effects of semaglutide 2.4 mg on hunger and cravings among people with overweight and obesity, with results also shedding light on how these effects correlate to weight loss in the trial.

New research on updadacitinib’s use for atopic dermatitis patients suggests the drug may be effective for hand eczema.

The safety and efficacy of 4 adalimumab biosimilars was compared in a real-life setting in adult patients with IBD switching from the originator for a non-medical reason.

Dr. Neomi Shah explains why improving access to behavioral care for insomnia needs to be prioritized.

Eyes treated with pegcetacoplan showed a significantly slower GA lesion progression rate compared with sham, and slower growth rate toward the fovea.

In their final episode from the ADCES 2nd Annual Diabetes Technology Conference, our hosts are joined by Gary Scheiner, MS, and Jennifer Okemah, RD, to discuss their businesses, a glimpse into their personal journeys into becoming diabetes care and education specialists, and how they have seen their role in improving care transform in recent years.

Dose de-escalation of tofacitinib resulted in less hospitalizations for patients with ulcerative colitis.

The potential for personalized medicine in inflammatory bowel disease might. be realized in the next few years.

The study evaluated how intranasal mometasone furoate affected sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and patient quality of life by comparing its efficacy to intranasal saline in the pediatric patients.

6-year results from the LiGHT trial suggest SLT is a safe treatment for eyes with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, providing drop-free IOP control.

Upadacitinib was not approved by the FDA until 2022 for patients with ulcerative colitis.

A recent study on allergies to methylchloroisothiazolinone or methylisothiazolinone, with findings suggesting that European regulations may have diminished sensitivity rates.

An analysis of data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database provides an updated overview of the risks of mortality, morbidity, and conversion-to-replacement among patients undergoing mitral valve repair for primary mitral regurgitation.

A phase 4, post-marketing surveillance study in Korea provides insight into the safety and efficacy of SB2, an infliximab biosimilar, across a wide range of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

A discussion with Henry Lim, MD, during an interview segment in which he described photoprotection measures for various skin phenotypes and his outlook on future research.

The 12-24 session counseling program also resulted in improvements in sleep quality, fatigue level, and stress levels for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The majority of patients who achieved persistence at the 12 month mark were also corticosteroid free.

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.