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The 2023 update to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Practice Parameter on Anaphylaxis provides updated clinical recommendations on recognizing anaphylaxis across diverse clinical presentations and the utility of biomarkers, such as tryptase, in aiding diagnosis. This review served as a high-level summary of the 2023 practice parameter with evidence uncovered since … Read more

Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH Credit: NYU Langone Health New research is shedding light on a heightened risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with both nonadvanced and advanced adenomas detected during colonoscopy, highlighting the importance of surveillance colonoscopy in this population and the need for more frequent screening among those with advanced adenomas.1 Leveraging data … Read more

New research is shedding light on a significant association between pro-inflammatory dietary patterns and chronic liver disease (CLD) risk, suggesting individuals with greater Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores are more likely to develop CLD.1 Study findings highlight the potential benefits of adopting anti-inflammatory diets as a strategy for the prevention and management of CLD. Beyond … Read more

Dina Halegoua-DeMarzio, MD Credit: AASLD Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists is associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, clinically significant portal hypertension, new-onset heart failure (HF), and all-cause mortality in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to findings from a recent study.1 The population-based retrospective cohort study leveraged data from … Read more

Copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) are associated with fibromyalgia (FM) risk according to new research with trace elements, warranting further study.1 “There is evidence suggesting that abnormalities in trace element metabolism may be associated with the development and progression of the disease.2 For example, Fe deficiency has been linked to fatigue and cognitive impairments in … Read more

Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil Credit: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Hospitalizations for cardiovascular events were 1.5-fold higher in adults aged ≥65 in the United States, compared with Denmark, with notable disparities by social risk factors, including income level, according to a recent cross-sectional study.1 The study, involving nearly 60 million US adults and 2 … Read more

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that requires prompt recognition and intervention. While clinical diagnosis remains paramount, recent advancements have highlighted the role of specific biomarkers in confirming and assessing anaphylaxis. The 2023 update to the AAAAI’s Practice Parameter on Anaphylaxis provides updated clinical recommendations on recognizing anaphylaxis across diverse clinical presentations and … Read more

Tristan Pascart, MD, PhD Credit: Research Gate New research has found that dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is unable to detect genuine MSU crystal deposits in kidneys and renal artery walls but can characterize chronic asymptomatic urolithiasis.1 “DECT has been extensively demonstrated to identify MSU crystal deposition around joints but its ability to detect MSU crystals in … Read more

Phillip Joseph, MD Credit: McMaster University Medications for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are used sparingly worldwide, with minimal improvements over time, according to a new analysis of 17 high-, middle- and low-income countries.1 The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study described variations in secondary CVD prevention medication in ≥11,000 participants with diagnosed … Read more