Hospital Medicine

HIV patients will be allowed to switch to doravirine or doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate if they are virally suppressed with no prior history of treatment failure.

While better therapies exist to treat patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, there are several hurdles preventing them from being implemented.

A recent analysis of 24 studies found that many medical students or recent graduates feel their education on nutrition was lacking during medical training.

At the annual meeting dedicated to heart failure, investigators present nutritional recommendations for patients, which includes dietary consultations, bariatric surgery, and a reduction in saturated fats and sodium.

While the benefits are clear, there are still some hurdles that remain preventing an increase in suggested dialysis frequency.

A study presented at HFSA 2019 Scientific Sessions found that virtual visits were a feasible option that could reduce no-show rates among heart failure patients following hospitalization.

By doubling the recommended weekly dialysis, patients see a number of benefits, including a reduction in blood pressure and improvements in cardiovascular vibration.

Lab tests confirm low levels of NDMA in the popular heart burn medication, sparking a probe in the US and Europe.

A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital found asking clinicians if they would be surprised if older patients would die in the next month could save patients money on healthcare and improve quality of end-of-life care.

A group of 370 leading healthcare organizations have sent a letter to congress in support of a bipartisan bill that would protect Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries from delays caused by prior authorizations.

A recent study found that 10% of the drugs and devices approved by the FDA during the study period were based on non-randomized clinical trials.

Approximately 700,000 adults in the US as of 2016 are suffering from end-stage kidney disease, with transplantation viewed as the preferred treatment.

Suraj Kapa, MD, takes part in an episode of DocTalk where he discusses the results of a recent study he led and how to implement technology into cardiology in a way that benefits patients and physicians.

In a retrospective study using the data of 20,741 patients, investigators discover the primary cause of emergency department visits for geriatric patients is head trauma.

Investigators submit recommendations for physicians for Parkinson disease reflecting recent advancements, including a new section on palliative care.

Investigators find that sofosbuvir is less effective on some HCV infections because of certain amino acid substitutions.

A study of human gut bacteria suggests that high blood pressure with depression may be a completely different disease than high blood pressure without depression.

In a double-blind, phase 2 trial, investigators find that SAGE-17 results in a reduction of depressive symptoms after 2 weeks.

The DocTalk Podcast, a weekly conversation with leaders and experts in medicine, will launch with 3 new episodes on September 9.

Investigators find that opening all blockages with stents is more beneficial after a heart attack than targeting just the clogged artery causing the event.

Results of the PARAGON HF study, which were presented at ESC Congress 2019, reveal no significant benefit of sacubitril-valsartan compared to valsartan for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in more than 4,500 patients.

In a new clinical trial, investigators found a FAAH inhibitor improves the recall of fear extinction memories while reducing the impact of stress in PTSD patients.

The FDA warns of liver failure in rare cases from taking Mavyret, Zepatier, and Vosevi to treat hepatitis C.

In a multi-country study, investigators find that the US could reduce the number of deaths for patients waiting for kidney transplants if they accept older kidneys.

A new FDA approval allows istradefylline to be taken as an add-on with other medication to reduce the time medication does not work in Parkinson disease patients.

Despite a common belief that medications treating mental illnesses are connected to weight gain, new data shows an individual in a weight management program will lose weight whether or not they are taking antidepressants or antipsychotics.

A Mayo Clinic study examining artificial intelligence to analyze ECG data found readings can be used as a predictor of overall physiological health.

A primary investigator-led discussion will tap into how invasive procedures have become more embraced in US cardiology.

The new approval represents the third time the FDA approved the injection treatments for adults.