Children With Cancer Have Greater Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
About 20% of pediatric cancer patients who developed COVID-19 had severe or critical disease.
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Increasing Concerns Surrounding Prevalence of Infections in Cirrhosis
The natural history of cirrhosis is significantly affected by the increasing prevalence of infections, with strategies for prevention and treatment difficult to compose.
Increasing Lupus Clinical Trial Participation Among Black Women: Addressing Racism Through Communication and Community Engagement
Using Critical Race Theory, lead study author Rodlescia S. Sneed, PhD, MPH, and team assess the impact of racism on the representation of Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus in clinical trials, and highlight the need for interventions in this area.
Concurrent Use of Cannabis May Reduce Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
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Primary Central Nervous System Vasculitis: From Diagnosis to Management
Primary central nervous system vasculitis is an important but rare differential diagnosis in daily neurological practice, warranting the need of a step by step approach.
Lymphoma Patients Show Continued Cognitive Decline After Chemotherapy
Lymphoma patients displayed cognitive decline 6 months after chemotherapy, both by objective assessment and self-report.
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the COVID-19 Era
Zachary S. Wallace, MD, discusses with us the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and disease management during this period.
Improving Black Representation in Oncology: ‘Be the Change’
Only 3% of medical oncologists in the United States are Black.
Cost Analyses of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Treating HFrEF
Adding dapagliflozin to guideline-directed medical therapy for HFrEF has the potential to produce substantial clinical gains with an acceptable increase in associated costs.
Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines in Cancer Patients: Impact of Tumor and Treatment Type
Most patients with solid tumors demonstrate immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines, but a subset of patients do not.
The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers
The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
Experts Disagree on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Health Care Providers
Experts outline benefits and detriments of COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Case Study: Increasing Frequency of Nosebleeds Leads to Graves Disease Diagnosis
A 14-year-old adolescent with epilepsy presents with increasing episodes of nosebleeds, increased rate of speech, leg pain with little exercise, and irritable mood. Learn how delayed diagnosis of Graves disease affected her treatment.
ACOG Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends that all eligible individuals, including those who are pregnant, recently pregnant, and lactating, receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Separating Fact From Fallacy in Celiac Disease
Clinicians summarized the current research and clarified widespread misinformation on celiac disease.
Exploring the Connection Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Cardiovascular Disease
A review by Ebrahimi and colleagues, and an interview with Beth Cohen, MD, highlights the possible mechanisms driving the association between posttraumatic stress disorder and cardiovascular disease, and the need for screening and treatment options for these patients.
Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines Vary in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Responses varied according to patients’ cancer type, the anticancer treatment they received, and which vaccine was used.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Early Diagnosis for Proactive Management
Early diagnosis and treatment of SMA can limit disease progression in children and adults, extending life expectancy and improving QOL.
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