In Latin America, efforts to implement preventive strategies, diagnostic tools, and personalized treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases often face significant barriers. However, there have been promising developments, many of which have been driven by the growing field of genomic medicine. One such initiative is the Ibero-American Research Consortium on the Genetics of Rheumatic Diseases … Read more
Being a man can be detrimental to health. On average, men in the UK can expect to live 4 years less than women. The government’s intention to develop a first-ever men’s health strategy for England this year is intended to narrow this longevity gap. “We need to stop treating men’s poorer health outcomes as inevitable … Read more
TOPLINE: Oral lamivudine, an inflammasome inhibitor originally approved for suppressing HIV, was a relatively safe and effective treatment for improving visual acuity in adults with center-involving diabetic macular edema, a serious complication of diabetic retinopathy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of oral lamivudine vs placebo in improving visual acuity in … Read more
Advanced Therapy Shows Promise for Difficult-to-Treat Leukemia Cases Table of Contents Advanced Therapy Shows Promise for Difficult-to-Treat Leukemia Cases The Evolution of Treatment for Ph+ ALL Extending Treatment Beyond Initial Induction: A New Analysis Impact on Long-Term Outcomes and Transplantation Safety Considerations and Future Directions Ponatinib Demonstrates Efficacy and Improved Safety Profile in Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive … Read more
TOPLINE: Most patients with psoriasis experienced clinical improvement or remission after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in a systematic review. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review of 14 studies that included 169 patients (mean age, 46.8 years; 74% women) with psoriasis who underwent MBS. Participants underwent various surgical procedures; gastric bypass was the most common … Read more
Dupilumab (Dupixent) was deemed safe for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in women during pregnancy or breastfeeding, according to data from a meta-analysis published in Acta Dermato-Venereologica.1 However, due to a lack of robust clinical studies included in the analysis, researchers suggested more research is necessary to understand the efficacy and safety of biologics … Read more
Stories about humans waking up from cryosleep have dominated popular culture for decades in the Alien films, Cameron’s Avatar, and Nolan’s Interstellar. While these films are out there, space- and time-wise, we know the science exists offscreen. Globally, there are about 500 people in cryogenic preservation: 300 of them in the United States. Thousands more … Read more
Stories about humans waking up from cryosleep have dominated popular culture for decades in the Alien films, Cameron’s Avatar, and Nolan’s Interstellar. While these films are out there, space- and time-wise, we know the science exists offscreen. Globally, there are about 500 people in cryogenic preservation: 300 of them in the United States. Thousands more … Read more
Primary care providers are accustomed to talking with their patients about how diet and nutrition influence health conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular health. But their effect on lung health? “It’s not always at the forefront of our recommendations for lung health,” said Christina M. Eckhardt, MD, MS, a pulmonologist and assistant professor of medicine and … Read more
As Hurricane Helene approached western North Carolina, Martin Palmeri, MD, MBA, didn’t anticipate the storm would disrupt practice operations for more than a day or so. But the massive rainfall and flooding damage last September proved to be far more challenging. Despite best efforts by the 13-physician practice, basic treatments for most patients were interrupted … Read more