The study conducted by Inger Jorid Berg, MD, PhD, and colleagues at Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, Norway, aimed to evaluate different approaches to follow-up care for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The study compared traditional in-person follow-up visits with remote monitoring and patient-initiated care. The findings of the study were presented at the European Alliance
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As we delve into the realm of environmental concerns, one looming threat stands out – air pollution. Recent studies have unraveled a concerning link between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly related to blood pressure complications. This revelation sheds light on the urgency of addressing this hidden risk to maternal
Dr. Erminia Massarelli, from the City of Hope in Duarte, California, recently discussed the findings of a phase II study on utilizing osimertinib (Tagrisso) in combination with consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for the treatment of advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
The story of a woman who developed hives all over her body after breastfeeding her newborn son has shed light on a rare condition known as lactation anaphylaxis. According to Pamela Berens, MD, an ob/gyn at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, lactation anaphylaxis is an extremely uncommon occurrence, with only a handful of
The story of Barbara Quarrell, a cancer patient denied care at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, sheds light on a disturbing trend in healthcare. Despite her years of service as a nurse at the same hospital, Quarrell was turned away due to insurance issues. This case is not isolated, as NBC News
When it comes to translating pediatric discharge instructions, the quality of machine translation tools like Google Translate and ChatGPT has been compared to that of professional human translators in a recent study. While these online tools performed well in translating instructions from English to Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, they fell short when it came to
The FDA advisory committee unanimously supported the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer’s disease in a recent 11-0 vote. The committee highlighted that the benefits of donanemab outweighed its risks for Alzheimer’s disease patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia who were enrolled in clinical trials involving the drug. In addition to the
In the realm of healthcare, various challenges and complexities arise, requiring constant evaluation and examination. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s statement regarding Anthony Fauci sheds light on the House subcommittee investigation into COVID-19’s origins, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in addressing public health crises. Jason Liebowitz’s experience at a physician-owned practice being acquired by a
The SYNERGY-NASH phase II study has brought forth encouraging news in the realm of treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis. The trial, led by Dr. Rohit Loomba, showcased promising results with the use of tirzepatide, a novel weight loss and diabetes drug. With biopsy-confirmed MASH and fibrosis in 190 participants, the study revealed
The news of Dr. Michael Mosley, a renowned British weight-loss doctor and television personality, going missing while on vacation in Greece has raised alarm bells. Authorities in Greece are working tirelessly to locate him, sparking worry and speculation about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Conservative groups affiliated with former President Donald Trump are making efforts