PCPs Have Unique Opportunity to Detect, Manage CKD
August 14th 2025As the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to rise, empowering primary care providers (PCPs) with the tools, training, and collaborative frameworks needed for optimal management is a public health priority, emphasize the researchers.
High Rates of Misdiagnosis in Hair, Scalp Disorders Among Patients With Skin of Color
August 13th 2025Hair and scalp disorders in patients with skin of color are frequently misdiagnosed, often due to educational gaps and premature diagnosis, with scalp biopsy proving more reliable than trichoscopy for accurate diagnosis.
Anemia Linked With Higher Risk of All-Cause, CVD-Related Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 30th 2025Iron deficiency anemia increased the risk of death from any cause, while non-iron deficiency anemia was linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related death in rheumatoid arthritis.
Patient-Reported Experiences Show Psychological Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Adolescents
May 22nd 2025The findings, which add to the limited data on the burden of atopic dermatitis on adolescent and pediatric patients, showed differences in what was most bothersome to the younger group of patients.
Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Events With Acalabrutinib vs Ibrutinib in CLL in Real-World Study
May 17th 2025The real-world data showed lower rates of atrial fibrillation and hypertension associated with the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
ctDNA Monitoring Can Predict Early Melanoma Recurrence Following Resection
May 2nd 2025Data come from patients with stage 3 melanoma enrolled in a phase 3 randomized trial and showed that detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) prior to adjuvant systemic therapy can predict risk of early recurrence.