Medicine

Erectile Dysfunction: Harbinger of Early Cardiovascular Disease

Comanagement of cardiovascular disease risk factors through exercise and weight loss can improve erectile function.

Inflammatory Heart Disease Prevalence in Professional Athletes With Prior COVID-19 Infection

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of detectable inflammatory heart disease in professional athletes with prior COVID-19 infection using current RTP screening recommendations.

Chemical Peelings for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

Current reports on chemically exfoliative facial peeling therapies for actinic keratosis are reviewed.

Seasonal Variation of West Nile Virus, Associated Neuroinvasive Presentations in the US

Study authors assessed location of WNV outbreaks and associated neuroinvasive presentations for patterns.

Single-Use Mineral Face Mask Improves Erythema, Quality of Life After Nonablative Laser Procedure

The efficacy, tolerance, patient satisfaction, and quality of life of patients treated with the M89M mask after laser treatment was assessed.

Vitamin D Supplementation May Lead to Small Risk Reduction for Acute Respiratory Infections

Iin this study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers evaluated whether the effects of vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk in acute respiratory infections.

Triaging Emergency Eye Patients Remotely and With Success

Jordan Deaner, MD, Duke University Eye Center and Cecilia Koetting, OD, FAAO, of Virginia Eye Consultants, offer advice on remote triaging and how to spot an ocular emergency.

Adolescents Planning School Attacks Motivated by Grievances, Bullying

The key findings of this study are that adolescents planning a violent attack often engage in noticeable behaviors, and when someone reports these signs, a tragedy can be prevented.

Bariatric Surgery in Cirrhosis: A Clinical Practice Update From the AGA

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has issued a clinical practice update regarding bariatric surgery in cirrhosis.

Women Living With HIV Require Better Mental Health Diagnostics and Interventions

In a narrative review, researchers described various mental health interventions, and their feasibility and outcomes for WLWH.

Persistent Psychiatric and Neurological Sequalae Observed at 6 Months After COVID-19 Infection

While neurological and psychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 have been reported, more data are needed to adequately assess the effects of COVID-19 on brain health.

USPSTF Releases Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

An overview of the impact the updated USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines will have on diagnosis and survival of lung cancer.

Managing the Interplay of Familial Hypercholesterolemia and COVID-19

About 90% of those with familial hypercholesterolemia have not been diagnosed or treated for it, leaving them more vulnerable for COVID-19 infection and its complications.

FDA Clears AI System to Detect Lesions During Colonoscopy

Results showed that the detection rate for adenomas or carcinomas was significantly higher with GI Genius compared with standard colonoscopy alone.

World Health Organization Guidelines for Managing Chronic Pain in Pediatric Patients

The Guideline Development Group of the WHO agreed that its recommendations on managing chronic pain in children would be based on the principles that access to pain management is a fundamental human right and children have a right to the highest possible standard of health.

Patients With Underlying Medical Conditions Now a Priority for COVID-19 Vaccination

In March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched phase 1c of its COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan. Diabetes patients and patients with other underlying medical conditions are included on the list. Learn more in this article.

The Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Increasing Overdose Deaths

For the 12-month period ending in May 2020, the CDC reported 81,000 drug overdose deaths — the most ever recorded in a 12-month period in the United States. We interviewed Danielle F. Haley, MPH, PhD, assistant professor in the department of community health sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health about COVID-19 and the rates of substance abuse and overdose cases.

Review: Pain of Radiation Therapy Increases With Frequency of Its Use

The authors of this review present key epidemiologic data about cancer patients vulnerable for each pain syndrome along with evidence for the management for each condition.

COVID-19 Home Collection Antibody Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization

The collected samples are sent to a Symbiotica, Inc laboratory for analysis.

Medicare Claims Database Useful for Detecting Arrhythmogenic Risk of QT-Prolonging Drugs

Study authors evaluated whether using an observational study that includes Medicare claims data could detect the proarrhythmic risk of medications known to prolong the QT interval.