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Patients with late-onset depression died on average 1 year earlier than those with early-onset depression or those without late-life depression.

Although patients with inflammatory conditions reported positive attitudes towards biologic treatment, they were far less familiar with biosimilars, indicating the need for clinicians to provide patient education more effectively.

The lowest mean utility value was observed in the most severe disease state of constant diplopia and large proptosis.

In a summary of a symposium from the 2021 EADV Congress, the writers describe patients’ difficulties in living with psoriasis and adhering to treatments.

Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD, discusses the simplicity and availability of education around CPR and defibrillator use, and the role of clinicians in raising public health preparedness.

Given the growing evidence that patients with gout are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, accurately screening patients and identifying potential risk factors is of critical importance.

Promising results from the IMerge phase 3 clinical trial met the primary and secondary endpoints in the investigation of imetelstat, a novel telomerase inhibitor developed for hematologic malignancies.

A post-hoc analysis suggests that increased dietary nitrate intake was associated with a decreased risk of late AMD, but this association was attenuated after the addition of plant-based dietary patterns.

The topline phase 2b data shows both 75 mg and 150 mg doses of atacicept resulted in a 31% mean reduction in proteinuria.

A Mayo Clinic cardiologist discusses the national variability in CPR and AED access, and the actions that saved Hamlin's life during Monday Night Football.

Exploratory analyses of data from the Look AHEAD trial suggest maintaining an HbA1c level of 7% or less was associated with smaller increases in frailty index over the 8-year study period when compared to their counterparts with an HbA1c level of 8% or greater.

Parenting stress, negative parenting practices, broken parental partnership, critical life events, parental psychopathologies, socioeconomic status, and single-parent family were all significantly associated with ADHD symptom severity.

Released on January 3, the American College of Physician's living osteoporosis guideline represents the organization's first update on the topic since 2017 and includes 6 specific recommendations for pharmacologic management of osteoporosis or low bone mass.

A recent study examined the increased rates of eczema on the hands of health workers more during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The data from the DPPOS cohort report no difference in AMD presence or severity between metformin, intensive lifestyle intervention, and placebo arms.

Jesse Morse, MD, a sports medicine specialist, discusses commotio cordis and how to effectively communicate with athletes and parents of young athletes about the diagnosis in the wake of an incident where a player collapsed during a recent NFL game.

At the 6-month mark, there were no significant differences between the treatment groups regarding composite score-defined remission.

A recent study found that deucravacitinib saw positive results for moderate-to-severe adult plaque psoriasis patients.

The targeted patient population included those with sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia who were considered at high risk for complications, or otherwise ineligible for standard myeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Complete healing occurred after 4 weeks in 6 of the 10 RGN-259-treated subjects and in 1 of the 8 placebo-treated subjects.

It is well-known that rheumatoid arthritis patients have a heightened risk of cardiovascular events, but how do RA treatments affect this risk? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

Recent trial data showed positive results for B-VEC topical gene therapy treatment for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.

The average hepatitis C virus incidence was 52% lower during the broad-DAA access period.

A patient in their mid-50s with a history of diabetes who had already been on antibiotics for 4 days for cellulitis diagnosed in your emergency department, but had not improved, and then, yesterday, noticed an ankle wound. What additional testing should be considered for this patient?

Previous trials using acupuncture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome have suffered from problems of high placebo response rates.

This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a patient in their early 70s presenting to the hospital with reports of shortness of breath, palpitations, and chest pain. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

The results show similar rates o colonized C difficile among pediatric patients and adult patients with cystic fibrosis.

A group of investigators, researchers and policymakers discuss the issues, innovations and aspirations that may define 2023 advances.

To celebrate the end of 2022 and the advances witnessed in the past year, our editorial team has created a list of the top 8 most popular pieces of content related to endocrinology from 2022.

From a topical gene therapy to a debated heart failure option, a litany of unique agents are anticipated for FDA decision in the new year.