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Anxiety and depression can limit engagement with healthcare or treatment leading to later diagnosis, poor treatment adherence, and poor disease control with associated negative sequelae.

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.

Each 1-SD increment in HDL-C level was associated with a 14% higher risk of fractures in cohort study of approximately 16,000 community-dwelling healthy adults.

Results of the PREVENT CLOT study indicate use of aspirin was as effective as low-molecular-weight heparin for reducing incidence of mortality in patients hospitalized with a traumatic fracture.

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.

Improved patient-reported outcomes were observed in patients who used mind-body interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and yoga, and were effective for managing IBS and fibromyalgia.

Intervention strategies that focus on the reduction of catastrophic thinking in addition to physical exercise may be beneficial for patients with fibromyalgia.

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.

When is the right time to taper glucocorticoids and what is the correct approach? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

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.

Studying quality care markers can help clinicians understand treatment variations and non-adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which may improve outcomes and decrease financial burdens.

Hydroxychloroquine dosing higher than 6 mg/kg was associated with a 15-year risk of nearly 22%, while retinopathy risk with shorter duration of use was significantly lower.

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.

Understanding the risk factors, such as a gout diagnosis and long-term glucocorticoid use, can help inform patients and clinicians regarding the continued management of patients with rheumatic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.