A medical professional explores the management of bronchiectasis exacerbations, detailing the significance of sputum color, the potential for hemoptysis, and the exacerbation of comorbidities such as COPD and asthma.
FIT Outperforms Blood-Based cfDNA Test in Detecting Precancerous Colorectal Lesions
Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) was more accurate than blood-based testing for detecting advanced precancerous colorectal lesions, a comparative study found.
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Five Years Later: Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges, Next Steps
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jenny Han, MD, of Emory School of Medicine and Grady Hospital, about COVID-19, long COVID, and strategies for prevention and care.
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Concurrent Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
Concurrent hypertension and type 2 diabetes significantly increase mortality risk, emphasizing the need for targeted health interventions to improve outcomes.
Diving Into Patient Preferences for Blood Cancer Treatments With Dr Sikander Ailawadhi
Three abstracts presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology annual meeting focused on patient preferences and treatment choices in blood cancers.
Cost vs Accuracy: Choosing the Best ML Model for Vascular Calcification in CKD
While multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms offered similar predictive performance, the cost-effective analysis revealed stark differences in the costs associated with their use.
Punctal Plugs Effective, Safe in Treating Moderate, Severe Dry Eye Disease
Tear film stability, tear production, ocular surface health, and symptoms were all significantly improved with the use of punctal plugs.