How Is Pompe Disease Diagnosed?
Pompe disease is a rare disorder that can often take years to diagnose due to its similarity to other conditions and its rarity. Newborn screenings are making it easier to…
Patient-Reported Outcomes Important in Cutaneous GVHD: Study
A longitudinal study involving 436 patients with chronic GVHD found that patients with sclerotic and combination disease had worse symptoms and quality-of-life impairment compared to those with epidermal disease. The…
Better Air Quality Reduces Suicide Rates: Study Finds
A new study has found a causal connection between air pollution and suicide rates, particularly affecting elderly women. Researchers from India and the U.S. found that China's efforts to reduce…
Antiplatelet Therapy may Reduce COVID-19 Severity and Complications: Study
A recent study suggests that antiplatelet therapy, commonly used to prevent blood clots, may reduce the severity and complications of COVID-19. The research indicates that these medications could help lower…
Preserving the Pillars: The Vital Role of Independent Primary Care in American Healthcare
Independent primary care physicians and practices are crucial to the American healthcare system, providing personalized care and fostering trust-based relationships with patients. Patients overwhelmingly prefer visiting their primary care physician…
Lockdown was beneficial for gut health of newborns, Irish research shows
Babies born during pandemic lockdowns had improved gut health and lower rates of allergies, according to Irish research. Public health restrictions during the pandemic positively impacted the gut microbiome of…
How the BCG Shortage Has Affected Patients With Bladder Cancer
A study published in Urology analyzed the impact of the shortage of bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) on the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in the United States. Researchers found that…
With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps In to Help
President Obama established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010 to prioritize consumer protection over the interests of big banks. The CFPB has shifted its focus to addressing medical debt…
CROI peers into future of HIV care
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections is highlighting emerging research in HIV, as well as other infectious diseases, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Researchers are presenting new…
Many costly generic drugs are unavailable at alternative pharmacies
Alternative pharmacies like Costco, Amazon, and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs are gaining popularity in the US. However, a recent analysis showed that many expensive generic medicines are unavailable, prices…