The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Survey: Children with Rheumatic Disease Have Not Faced Worse COVID-19 Risk
Less than 2% of surveyed families with rheumatic-disease children had reported a COVID-19 case in the early pandemic—and even fewer had physician-confirmed symptoms.
David W. Goodman, MD: New Treatments Coming for ADHD
Treatment for ADHD is similar for adolescents and adult patients.
David W. Goodman, MD: ADHD Presentations at NEI
Dr. David Goodman will present 5 times during NEI about different ADHD issues and topics.
Lemborexant Helps Improve Sleep Outcomes
In the study, investigators tested the impact of the study drug in a rerandomized patient population that previously received a placebo.
Warfarin Linked to Greater Hip or Knee Replacement Needs
How Rheumatology Has Changed Under COVID-19
A discussion on how the pandemic has burdened and, in some ways, bettered the very involved specialty.
Obinutuzumab Provides Two-Year Benefits for Lupus Nephritis
The monoclonal antibody has built on its 18-month portfolio with sustained renal benefits for the at-need patient group.
Andrew J. Cutler, MD: The Impact of Screen Time on ADHD
A large portion of communication is non-verbal.
PRC-063 Helps Treat Adults with ADHD
Clinicians rated 82% of the patients receiving the study drug and 46% in the placebo group as either much improved or very much improved on the Clinical Global Impression of Improvement scale.
Andrew J. Cutler, MD: Screening Techniques for ADHD
Attempts to use neuroimaging to screen for ADHD in the past have failed.
Long-Acting Psychostimulants Improve Adolescent Drivers with ADHD
Both methylphenidate PRC-063 and lisdexamfetamine led to improved performances for drivers with ADHD.
Chronic Pancreatitis Plus C. Difficile Infection Associated with Poorer Outcomes
In new data presented at ACG 2020, investigators report on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of chronic pancreatitis patients with CDI.
Black Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receive Fewer Biologics, Face Worse Outcomes
A new study contributes to the growing discussion around rheumatic disease treatment disparities.
Osteoporosis Rarely Diagnosed, Treated Among Older Men with Fractures
Just 2% of observed older men to experience an indicative fracture received a diagnosis and treatment for osteoporosis over a four-year period.
Rheumatic Patients in Africa, Asia Faced Hydroxychloroquine Shortage due to COVID-19
New survey findings show the antimalarial drug's promotion for potential SARS-CoV-2 benefit early into the pandemic led to needing patients losing access.
Machine Learning Could Benefit Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment with Sarilumab
An interview with a study author on implementing artificial intelligence into rheumatic care.
New Data Supports Rifaximin, Lactulose Combination for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Rifaximin and lactulose did not result in clinically relevant changes to fecal microbial antibiotic susceptibility profiles.
Flu Severity, Symptoms Do Not Differ by Rheumatic Drugs
Data suggest patients administered tofacitinib for their arthritis do not face worsened risk, severity of flu infection.
COVID-19 Drove Significant Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Treatment Regimens
The first 3 months of the pandemic were marked by a significant rate of patients changing or discontinuing medication without clinician guidance.
Inflammatory Disease Patients on Biologics Practice More COVID-19 Shielding
New data show patients with arthritis and psoriasis are far more likely to quarantine and isolate than similar patients, differentiating by treatment type.
Survey Results Indicate Positive Reception to Telehealth in Gastroenterology
Up to 91% of the gastroenterologist respondents plan to integrate telehealth into their practice following the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Church, MD: Colonoscopy Increases Leading to Colorectal Cancer Decrease
In data presented at ACG 2020, researchers show a combination of sulindac and eflornithine could be effective for FAP patients.
More Follow-Up Suggested After Removing Pancreatic Cysts
Data suggests a more scrutinized follow-up period following surgery.
FAST Scores Inadequate for NASH-F Risk Stratification
A new ACG study shows that 18% would have been considered low risk for NASH-F based on FAST score despite having high liver stiffness measurement.
C. Roberto Simons-Linares, MD, MSc: Disparity in Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Researchers examine he prevalence of and factors influencing EPI treatment with PERT in pancreatic cancer.
Girish Hiremath, MD, MPH: Accurately Tracking Pediatric Compliance to EoE Therapies
Girish Hiremath, MD, MPH, discusses a need to more accurately and objectively assess pediatric compliance to eosinophilic esophagitis therapies.
CDC Guidelines and Detecting C. Difficile Infection
The CDC has standardized guidelines to help diagnose diarrhea, a potential indicator of c. difficile infection.
Microscopic Colitis is a Risk Factor for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Female gender, Caucasian race, and older age were all significantly associated with microscopic colitis.
Mohannad Abou Saleh, MD: Examining Follow-Up After Pancreatic Cyst Removal
Experts recommend closer follow-up after the surgical removal of pancreatic cysts.
Outcomes of Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies in Diabetic Patients
Benjamin Noor, MD, discusses a recent study from ACG that demonstrated that EBTs are associated with improved parameters for weight loss and diabetes.