General
Video-Based Education Improves Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
| Categories: general
A quality improvement project at an urban academic hospital addressed the lack of evidence-based pain education for patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Using a pretest-posttest […]
Safer, Multimodal Pain Management to Reduce Opioid Use?
An American Academy of Pediatrics on Surgery symposium highlighted advancements [...]
Outpatient Surgery Pain: High Rates of Postoperative Discomfort
A study analyzing data from 330,008 patients undergoing outpatient surgical [...]
Virtual Reality in Orthopedic Rehabilitation Complements Traditional Recovery Methods
The increasing demand for orthopedic surgeries in the US is [...]
Cardiology
Effective Management of End-Stage Renal Disease
| Categories: cardiology
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs when kidney function is inadequate without transplantation or dialysis. Read More> https://ckd.pocn.com/patient-management/effective-management-of-end-stage-renal-disease/
Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Patients With CKD
Researchers of this study aimed to identify factors associated with [...]
Gout and Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Challenges, and Treatment
Gout, a prevalent inflammatory arthritis, is triggered by monosodium urate [...]
Higher Phosphorus Levels Linked to Increased Anemia Risk in Individuals With Early Chronic Kidney Disease and Normal Kidney Function
Researchers investigated whether higher phosphorus levels are associated with anemia [...]
Dermatology
New Guidelines for Managing Atopic Dermatitis With Topical Therapies
| Categories: dermatology
Updated evidence has emerged since the 2014 guidelines that further informs the management of atopic dermatitis (AD) with topical therapies. Read More> https://atopicdermatitis.pocn.com/patient-management/new-guidelines-for-managing-atopic-dermatitis-with-topical-therapies/
Staphylococcus Aureus Protease Drives Atopic Dermatitis Itch
Research has revealed that the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) [...]
Picture-Based Scorecard Enhances Atopic Dermatitis Diagnosis in Infants Across Diverse Skin Tones
A study found that a picture-based scorecard incorporating multiple skin [...]
Decade of Atopic Dermatitis Research Highlights Advances and Gaps in Treatment and Prevention
Dermatology Times highlighted significant research in atopic dermatitis (AD) over the [...]
Gastroenterology
Key Insights on Spores in Clostridioides difficile: Sporulation, Pathogenesis, and Transmission
| Categories: gastroenterology
Some members of the Firmicutes phylum, including many gut microbiota species, can form highly resistant, dormant endospores (referred to as spores). These spore-forming bacteria thrive […]
Clostridioides difficile: Emerging Therapies
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) remains a significant challenge in nosocomial [...]
Updated Clostridioides difficile Infection Strategies
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) poses significant challenges due to its [...]
Atypical Clostridioides difficile Infection: Complex Diagnoses in Pregnancy
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) remains a significant clinical challenge, especially [...]
Hematology & Oncology
Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
| Categories: hematology-oncology, newsletter
Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads to greater overall response, failure-free survival, and symptom response for glucocorticoid-refractory or -dependent chronic graft-versus-host […]
Annual Checkup Day: Are You Up to Date on Your Health?
August 11 is Annual Medical Checkup Day, a yearly reminder [...]
Cancer Surgery Expenses for Patients with Private Insurance are Higher at NCI Centers
Cancer surgeries at National Cancer Institute (NCI) centers are associated [...]
Catheter Size During Chemo May Impact Risk for Blood Clots
Risk of blood clots or thrombosis during intravenous (IV) chemotherapy [...]
Nephrology
Guidelines Align on Diabetes and CKD Management, Tackle Implementation Challenges
| Categories: nephrology
The 2022 ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and the KDIGO 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline provide evidence-based recommendations for managing diabetes and chronic kidney […]
Chronic Kidney Disease Urges Early Detection Despite End-Stage Kidney Disease Mortality Decline
Despite a decline in mortality among patients with end-stage kidney [...]
Study Finds Kidney Transplantation Significantly Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a decline in [...]
New Technologies Offer Hope for Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Amidst Donor Organ Shortage
Over two million people globally suffer from end-stage renal disease [...]
Neurology
Diagnosing and Managing Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
| Categories: neurology
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an immune-mediated neuropathy that affects peripheral nerves and roots, with higher incidence in older males. Read More > https://raredisease.pocn.com/diagnosis/diagnosing-and-managing-chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy/
Effective Biomarkers That Differentiate Motor Neuron Disease From Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
A recent study assessed the effectiveness of serum neurofilament light [...]
Functional Neurological Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Functional neurological disorder involves a problem with how the [...]
Amyloid Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Amyloid neuropathy, caused by insoluble amyloid deposits in the [...]
Pulmonology
AI and Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Transforming Lung Cancer Detection and Improving Outcomes
| Categories: pulmonology
Lung cancer (LC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with early detection crucial for better outcomes. Advances in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) have […]
Low Referrals for Pulmonary Rehab and Palliative Care Highlight Gaps in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
Referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and palliative care (PC) services [...]
China Sees Decline in COPD Mortality, But Rural Burden Remains High
The findings of a recent study revealed a significant decline [...]
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in COPD: Lower Lung Adenocarcinoma, Higher Cancer and Heart Failure Risks
Authors of a recent study explored the link between [...]
Rheumatology
Study Reveals Older Patients With Psoriasis Face Faster Progression to Psoriatic Arthritis
| Categories: rheumatology
Researchers of a study found that individuals diagnosed with psoriasis (PsO) at age 43 or older are more likely to experience a shorter interval between […]
Older Age and Specific Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Subtypes Linked to Higher Risk of Active Disease
A recent single-center retrospective study found that patients with juvenile [...]
Study Identifies Key Risk Factors for Long-Term Opioid Use in Patients With AxSpA and PsA
Recent research has identified key factors associated with long-term opioid [...]
Ultrasound Reveals Subclinical Inflammation in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis on Targeted Therapy
A recent study revealed that ultrasound can detect active enthesitis [...]
