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An analysis of ophthalmology subspecialty fellowships in 2021 revealed a lower match rate for applicants considered underrepresented in medicine.

The clinical trial compared outcomes in patients with NAFLD on a resistant starch diet to a control group over a 4-month period, with results suggesting microbiota dietary supplements may improve liver conditions.

A 1-year observational follow-up of a 3-month RCT provides insight into he benefits of advanced hybrid closed-loop system use in people with type 1 diabetes using multiple daily injections and self-monitoring of blood glucose.

A recently authorized device for autism detection showed promising accuracy in research across US specialty clinics. The lead author shares his thoughts on a new podcast.

This endocrine case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a patients in his mid-70s with a history of hypothyroidism presenting with weeks of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea without blood but with a 30-pound weight loss. Can you determine the most likely diagnosis?

In the latest episode of Lungcast, the diagnosis, classifciation and treatment of PE—namely blood clots—is comprehensively dissected by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine clinician and investigator.

An analysis of life expectancy growth since the 1930s suggest more than 50 countries have surpassed the US—with the gap compared to the leading countries widening in that time.

These new findings may help shape both the design and the use of an educational intervention on technology-based inhaler techniques for patients with pediatric asthma.

Patients receiving TNF, JAK, and CTLA4-Ig all demonstrated higher discontinuation rates due to ineffectiveness when compared to aIL-6R treatment.

This case report from Brady Pregerson, MD,

Markets with an increased number of rheumatologists had lower costs per patient for emergency room visits and hospitalization compared to areas with a low supply.

A number of innovative, virus-targeting agents are under investigation to treat HCV—or even prevent it.

This new data indicates the necessity of health providers around the world to address the mental health needs of vitiligo patients, especially among those most heavily affected.

Results from the retrospective cohort study indicated viral eradication with DAAs after liver transplantation improved liver function and patient survival after a long-term follow-up, even in cirrhotic patients.

In this episode, hosts discuss their experience interacting with the Tandem Mobi pump from the ADCES 2023 meeting and offer perspective on what the Welldoc clearances mean for people with diabetes and care providers.

The CASTLE-HTx trial provides insight into the effects of catheter ablation in patients with AFib and end-stage heart failure, with potentially practice-changing implications.

This new research demonstrated that when TNF-inhibition is effective, a shift to brodalumab treatment may be useful in suppression of psoriasis and improvement of patients’ quality of life.

Alcendor discusses the recent uptick in cases and hospitalizations, as well as the latest variants of concern and developments in 2023-24 booster doses.

A higher pain score and a higher active joint count were shown to be predictive of higher pain over time.

This new research was prospectively gathered in Denmark and involved nationwide, population-based data as well as a uniform approach to melanoma treatment and surveillance.

Results from the study found a high risk of CDI associated with clindamycin and low risk associated with doxycycline and minocycline, also highlighting variation in CDI risk within and between classes of antibiotics.

Using data from the ASPREE trial, a new study from EASD 2023 suggests use of low-dose aspirin in older adults could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Carolina Mangas-Sanjuan, MD, PhD, discusses findings from her research on the use of artificial intelligence computer-aided detection in colonoscopies in this Q&A with HCPLive.

A low certainty of clinically relevant positive effects of aerobic and mixed exercise training for reducing mobility difficulties was observed in patients with fibromyalgia at the end of the intervention.

A population-based cohort study highlighted an association between AD and IBD with risk varying by age, AD severity, and subtype of IBD.

The subscales presenting the highest scores in patients with fibromyalgia were foot pain and symptom intensity.

During this episode, hosts are joined by Etty Vider, PharmD, for a nuanced discussion surrounding leveraging diabetes technology to improve care for people with diabetes, including exploring strategies for improving the utilization of diabetes technology, the role of primary care in adoption of these technologies, and how improved uptake correlates to improved outcomes.

New phase 2 data adds to the growing interest in the psychedelic treatment as a novel drug to treat MDD.

Data from a phase 1 trial in healthy adults indicates muvalaplin, an oral agent, could find a role in lowering Lp(a).

This recall is defined by the FDA as Class I, known to be the most severe type given the use of such recalled products could result in harm to users.