Internal Medicine

A retrospective review with nearly a year of follow-up indicates nearly 40% of newly diagnosed diabetes at COVID-19 admission regressed to prediabetes or normoglycemia at follow-up, suggesting stress hyperglycemia induced by COVID-19-related acute stress could be driving rates of diagnosis.

The complete response letter from the FDA cited a lack of effectiveness in slowing the loss of kidney function in patients with Alport syndrome.

A meta-analysis of studies assessing presence of pathological eating behaviors and risk of diabetic retinopathy was associated with a more than 3-fold increase in risk of retinopathy.

The president of Make-A-Wish New Jersey speaks about the impact of granting a wish to a child living with a rare disease.

The study found that PARTICS, in addition to the usual care these patients received, reduced severe asthma exacerbations by 15.4% (p50.048) which corresponded to a reduction of 13 exacerbations/100 patient-years.

To date, dupilumab is the only biologic medicine to show positive, clinically meaningful phase 3 results in adults and adolescents with EoE.

The annual rate of visual field loss was −0.15 dB for the slow OCTA progressors and −0.43 dB for the fast OCTA progressors.

An analysis of data from more than 16,000 patients demonstrates the added benefit interventions delivered in primary care settings can have on physical activity levels among adult patients.

Data show medical students who are URIM were more likely to be in the top quartile of those who experienced exhaustion-related burnout.

The estimated mean change in body weight from baseline to week 68 was -13.2% in the semaglutide 2.4 mg group versus -2.1% in the placebo group.

The esteemed pediatric pulmonologist of Bridge Atlanta Medical Center drops by Lungcast to discuss the disparities that continue to exist in childhood asthma.

The expanded indication for the CardioMEMS HF System includes patients with NYHA Class II heart failure and elevated levels of natriuretic peptides.

With the field already booming with capability, a Penn Medicine expert discusses her team's research into finding the right tools for the right patients and clinicians.

An executive with Seqirus discusses the company's work to address age-related flu severity risks.

Future clinical trials may be necessary to confirm if 1 treatment is superior to the other to a clinically relevant degree in patients with thyroid eye disease.

A pilot trial from Perelman showed patients were far more likely to provide blood pressure levels via text than a standard online patient portal.

The efficacy rates at weeks 12 and 52 were numerically lower in ileal only Crohn’s disease relative to colonic only and ileal-colonic.

A new study suggests even the phrasing of telemedicine notifications may make a difference in vaccine uptake.

The percentage of time with glucose level in the target range was 8.7 percentage points higher during the closed-loop period compared to control.

Retrospective cohort data show older veteran patients have generally a 20% reduced risk of 30-day mortality when treated for emergent care at a VA hospital.

A 3-part series on the manifestations of physician burnout, how COVID-19 changed its scope and revealed systemic fractures, and finally, the path towards resolution and reformation.

An Israel cohort analysis suggests a "hybrid" of natural and vaccine-induced immunity is associated with the rare likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection.

Califf previously served as FDA commissioner under the Obama Administration after a 35-year career at Duke University.

A pilot trial suggests telemedicine methods need to be tailored to reach adversely affected populations including Black patients on Medicare or Medicaid.

Thinner RNFL and GCL were associated with lower Full Scale IQ in childhood and at age 45 years, while thinner RNFL in middle age was associated with greater decline in processing speed.

Sharp candidly discusses the need for new solution ideas to strike while the iron is hot, during this rebuilding stage of the healthcare system.

A Finnish national study suggests hard-to-reach adults may seek a flu shot if provided direct information on its benefits.

Post hoc data from GATHER1 show the complement inhibitor's 18-month benefit in regions including the central fovea.

Data show the 5-year cumulative incidence of glaucoma was 46% among children with bilateral aphakia and 25% with unilateral aphakia.

A new set of guidelines endorsed by the American Limb Preservation Society underline the importance of nutrition in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.