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FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
Radiomics: An Emerging Frontier in Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment Planning
This overview of radiomics explains its potential for improving diagnosis, predictions of tumor response and recurrence, and patient prognosis.
Risk of Cancer-Specific Death May Remain Elevated for 30 Years
Patients with certain cancers have an increased risk of cancer-specific mortality that persists for 30 to 35 years after diagnosis.
Addressing Psychological Distress After Venous Thromboembolism
Researchers are seeking to address the psychological impact of patients who have survived VTE.
Project GYM: Physical Fitness Improves Wellbeing in Young Men With Hemophilia
Researchers investigated the safety and feasibility of Project GYM, a personal trainer-led physical fitness program for young men with hemophilia.
Diagnosis and Treatment Progress in Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Researchers sought to describe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rare cases of PNH.
Most Blood Cancer Drug Trials Are Not Randomized, Use Surrogate Endpoints
Of more than 2500 trials analyzed, 21% were randomized.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
Addressing Gaps in Care for Patients With Thalassemia
Researchers sought to identify and address gaps in care for patients with thalassemia.
Gender Bias Common in Online Reviews of Physicians
Patients rated female doctors more on their interpersonal skills and not much on their technical competence, a study found.
Books, Movies, and Journaling Aid Coping During, After Cancer Treatment
An exploration of complementary therapies that help patients cope during and after treatment for cancer.
Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
Addressing the Financial Burden of Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Is Medical Crowdfunding a Solution?
Researchers investigated how young adult cancer survivors felt about using medical crowdfunding to help cover their healthcare and basic living costs.
Sickle Cell Disease Screening, Prevention, and Management of Chronic Organ Injuries in Children
Researchers sought to emphasize the need for timely detection and treatment of organ damage for patients with SCD.
It’s a Doctor’s Duty to Combat Misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how easy it is for disreputable and non-authoritative sources to spread wrong and possibly dangerous medical information.
Current and Prospective Landscape of Treatment Options for Rare Anemias
Researchers sought to determine the innovative and developing treatments for patients with rare anemias.
Phthalates in Medications May Increase Risk of Childhood Cancers
Children prescribed a medication containing a phthalate had a 19% higher risk of developing any childhood cancer.
Can Aspirin Prevent Gastric Cancer?
New research suggests aspirin may lower the risk for gastric adenocarcinoma in women but not in men.
Shared Decision Making Benefits Patients, Clinicians in Oncology Care
The benefits to both patients and clinicians of encouraging patients to actively participate in their care decisions are reviewed.
Millennials With Hemophilia: Attitudes and Expectations From Treatment
Researchers sought to determine the attitudes and expectations of patients with hemophilia belonging to Generation Y regarding their treatment.
ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely Campaign Reveals 5 Tests and Treatments to Question
Researchers sought to assess several hematologic tests and treatments with a focus on pediatric care.
Pain Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID
Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.
Aesthetic Treatments for Post-Cancer Care
Cancer therapies have benefits beyond simple cosmetic repairs, with significant influence on patient outcomes that improve quality of life in many domains including physical, emotional, and social.
COVID-19 and Moral Injury: a Mental Health Pandemic for Frontline Health Care Workers
Intervention strategies for health care workers experiencing COVID-19-related moral injury include health promotion, resilience training, and ongoing multilevel support.
FDA Warnings on JAK Inhibitors Show Need for Lifestyle Interventions in Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Nicole Bundy, MD, MPH, discusses the need for lifestyle interventions, in addition to pharmacologic treatment, during the management of patients with autoimmune diseases.
Updated CHEST Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy in Venous Thromboembolism
The updated CHEST guideline on antithrombotic therapy for VTE includes 4 new PICO questions as well as updated recommendations based on newer evidence.
Physicians Must Help Patients Evaluate Risk vs Benefit
When patients are able to articulate their beliefs, it can help them move from making what may have been an unconscious choice into a conscious one.
Addressing Barriers to the Use of Gene Therapies and CAR-T Therapies
Researchers sought to determine factors limiting access to gene and CAR-T therapies for patients with hematologic disorders.
Cyberattacks Increasing Against Health Care Providers
Medical information is especially valuable to data thieves for a number of reasons.
Management of Clostridioides difficile Infections After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This review discusses the importance of an early diagnosis of C diff infection in patients who have undergone HSCT and the recommended treatment options.
Legal and Ethical Approaches to a Patient’s Request for an Emotional Support Animal
Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are increasingly being asked to write letters certifying patients’ and clients’ animals as emotional support animals.
The Pros and Cons of Medical Cannabis: Current Evidence
The widespread use of cannabis and the public perception that it is harmless make screening and patient counseling a priority.
Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Restricting Supply Alone Is Not the Answer to the Opioid Crisis
The current opioid crisis in the United States requires new approaches to prescription opioid management.
COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbated Existing Problems With Thalassemia Care
Τhe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges in thalassemia care worldwide.
Impact of Gender Inequities in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
An update on where women stand in academia, in specialties such as infectious diseases and internal medicine, and the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women.
Improving Black Representation in Oncology: ‘Be the Change’
Only 3% of medical oncologists in the United States are Black.
The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers
The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.
5 Best Practices for Medical Documentation
Expert discusses common medical record documentation mistakes, including failing to update prepopulated or copied notes from a previous visit.
Blood-Based Test May Establish a ‘New Paradigm’ for Cancer Screening
The test can accurately detect cancer and predict where it is located, according to researchers.
HIPAA Provisions, Often Misunderstood, Impede Big Data Use
Many organizations adopt overly conservative policies that restrict otherwise completely legal uses of health care data.
Management of COVID-19 in Transplant Recipients Evolved During Pandemic
Therapies used to treat COVID-19 in solid organ transplant recipients shifted since the pandemic began,
Complying With HIPAA When Using Social Media
Among other considerations, health care providers must avoid giving individual medical advice.
Concurrent Use of Cannabis May Reduce Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Observations suggest that concurrent use of cannabis with immune checkpoint inhibitors should be discouraged until more information is available.
Age and Race May Determine Whether Cancer Patients Access Their Electronic Health Records
Black cancer patients were 44% less likely than White patients to enroll in a portal that provides access to electronic health records.
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Have Higher Risk of Familial-Associated Early-Onset Cancer
The study showed differences by cancer type and race/ethnicity.
How to Manage Venetoclax Resistance in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Experts outline treatment options for patients with venetoclax resistance.
Closing the Gap Between Cancer Patients and Researchers: A Patient Advocate’s Perspective on GRASP
Patient advocate Marlena Murphy provides a patient’s perspective on GRASP.
The Past, Present, and Future of GRASP: Connecting Cancer Researchers, Clinicians, and Patient Advocates
GRASP co-founder Julia Maués explains how the initiative came about and reveals plans for the future.
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