CRC Screening Rates Increase During Past Decade While Remaining Suboptimal
Investigators assessed rates of colorectal cancer screening participation in the time periods before and after introduction of multi-target stool DNA tests.
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Expert Panel Sees Challenges With Federally Mandated Opioid Prescriber Education
During the workshop, speakers and panelists reviewed past programs that were put into place to reduce opioid prescribing, as well as trends in opioid prescribing and overdose deaths.
US Issues Cybersecurity Alert for Legacy IT Systems
The biggest security risk is that legacy systems have no vendor support, putting them at heightened risk for cyberattacks.
Droplet-Based Digital PCR May Be Effective for Prenatal Alpha-Thalassemia Detection
Researchers sought to determine whether a droplet digital PCR would be effective for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia.
Bile Reflux: Clinical Considerations
Biliary reflux is difficult, yet important, to distinguish from acid reflux, in order to ensure proper treatment for these patients.
The Pros and Cons of Medical Cannabis: Current Evidence
The widespread use of cannabis and the public perception that it is harmless make screening and patient counseling a priority.
The Importance of Equity in Addressing Disparities in Health Care
Equality assures that everyone receives the same thing, but equity assures that everyone gets what they need.
OrthoDx: Cyst on Index Finger
A 75-year-old woman presents with a cyst on her right index finger that has been present for 3 weeks. What is the best treatment option?
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System May Reduce Toxicant Exposure, Cigarette Consumption
People using electronic nicotine delivery systems with cigarette-like nicotine delivery may reduce their exposure to a tobacco-specific carcinogen metabolite, even with concurrent smoking.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update
The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.
G-POEM Is Safe, Modestly Effective for Refractory Gastroparesis
Investigators studied the safety and efficacy of gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy in patients with refractory gastroparesis.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, concerning mental health trends and major treatment gaps were noted among adolescents. We spoke with Cécile Rousseau, MD, researcher, psychiatrist, and professor in the division of social and transcultural psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health.
American Lung Association Report Shows 40% of US Regularly Breathes Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 22nd annual “State of the Air” report shows that approximately 40% of Americans breathe polluted air on a regular basis.
Clinical Challenge: Elbow Pain and Numbness in Fingers
A 40-year-old man reports pain in his right elbow and numbness in his right pinky and ring fingers. What is your diagnosis?
Botulinum Toxin Use Associated With Improvements in Depression
Can use of botulinum toxin injection improve severity in patients with depression?
New Guidance: American College of Physicians Discusses Antibody Response in COVID-19 Immunity
To help clinicians and patients determine if antibodies protect against reinfection, the ACP discussed tests for diagnosing and estimating the prevalence of COVID-19.
Chronic Stress Inhibits Hair Growth by Prolonging Follicle Stem Cells’ “Resting Phase”
Chronic stress can affect tissue homeostasis, but the question is how does this occur? The researchers investigated whether the stress hormone corticosterone regulates hair follicle stem cell quiescence and hair growth in mice.
‘Unprecedented’ Decline in ESKD Incidence Occurred Early in the Pandemic
During weeks 12-19 of 2020, the incidence of end-stage kidney disease decreased 20% compared with the same period in 2017-2019, according to a COVID-19 supplement to the US Renal Data System 2020 annual data report.
Kloxxado, a Higher-Dose Naloxone Nasal Spray, Gets FDA Approval
Kloxxado is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
Digital Mammography Drives Higher Detection Rates of DCIS
The higher contrast of this tool is better than film-screen mammography at detecting calcifications that are key to diagnosing DCIS.
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