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Age, fecal calprotectin level, toxin B polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold, immunosuppression, sex, and creatinine levels were identified as independent risk factors for developing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

This new data represents the first real-world, US-based data on this drug, demonstrating the efficacy and the safety indications of these clinical trials.

A European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology study explored the pathway from dermatologic consult to diagnosis to treatment and outcomes in the health care system.

Patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) had decreased quality of life (QOL) and worse fatigue that could be linked to lactate dehydrogenase levels.

According to the National Cancer Institute, in the year following a cancer diagnosis, the average cost of medical care plus medication exceeds $42,000, with some treatments having a price tag of more than $1 million.

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo in New Orleans will focus on the latest advancements and challenges in reproductive health, including new treatments and technology, evolving legislation, and the importance of professional guidelines.

Knowledge of the different treatment options available and the eligibility criteria for each will help identify the right treatment for patients with hepatobiliary cancer.

Medicare Part A and B premiums are set to increase by $9.80 next year; 20 experts from various specialties and institutions have developed updated brain death guidelines; many Black patients are strongly affected by multiple COVID-19 infections due to a lack of health insurance and health care access.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of remote cancer care, in which notable gaps in care should be addressed, according to a new study.

The researchers explained that little is known about how primary care providers should handle atopic dermatitis (AD) cases and whether they should follow national recommendations.

Elevated white blood cell counts also appear to correlate with shorter overall survival in patients receiving standard induction chemotherapy plus cytarabine for acute myeloid leukemia.

The preoperative risk assessment algorithm can identify ovarian lesions with a strong likelihood of being non-cancerous and suitable for ovary-preserving surgery.

Both the second and first patients dosed in the study received the lower of the 2 doses of the gene therapy that Taysha Gene Therapies is evaluating in the phase 1/2 REVEAL trial.

BCMA and GPRC5D loss in patients with multiple myeloma may lead to resistance to continuous treatment with anti–BCMA and anti–GPRC5D agents.

Based on the researchers’ findings, gefapixant provides small benefits in cough severity, cough frequency, and cough-specific quality of life in patients with refractory or unexplained chronic coughs.

Compared with White patients, Black male patients had a higher prevalence of palmoplantar psoriasis, according to one study.

During a podcast hosted by Permanente Medicine, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, chair-elect of the Board of Trustees for the American Medical Association and a liaison to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, discussed the importance of vaccines for the fall and winter seasons.

Significant increases in clinical staging for colorectal cancer were found when evaluating the extended timeframes beyond pre– and post–COVID-19 periods.

Blood tests offer a less invasive and more accessible means of detecting Alzheimer disease; Democrats address a year-long Adderall shortage; A new study shows significantly improved clinical outcomes in Type 2 diabetes management with a digital behavioral therapy app.

Patient comorbidities should be considered when prescribing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV to avoid comedication drug toxicities.

In this prospective study, respiratory monitoring of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) benefited from the use of diaphragm ultrasound imaging.

Posters presented at the EADV Congress highlighted that despite similar efficacy, patient perception can affect satisfaction with the switch from the reference adalimumab to a biosimilar.

A commentary questions the characterization of cryoprecipitate, which is not pathogen-reduced, as an alternative modality for treating hemophilia, despite its substantial risk of transmitting blood-borne pathogens to patients.

Speakers at an Institute for Value-Based Medicine event with Vanderbilt University Medical Center highlighted the novel therapies and techniques being used to improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.

Patients with distant recurrent non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) had significantly better overall survival (OS) than patients who had de novo disease.

For patients who had 12 months of continuous health care coverage before and after receiving a diagnosis of vitiligo, treatment rates were at suboptimal levels.

The 3-year relapse and mortality rates for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) were 23.6% and 26.3%, predicated on platelet count.

The researchers noted that their findings highlight the need to understand the challenges in delivering evidence-based care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) who presented for cataract surgery had a higher rate of diabetic retinopathy compared with patients with English proficiency.

Advances in treatments and early detection methods have led to improved survival rates; staffing shortages and rising demands take their toll; the US blood supply is under increasing strain.