New data presented at the virtual CHEST Annual Meeting add to the growing body of evidence of the increased risk for mortality and severe disease in patients with cancer and COVID-19.“The typical stereotype within the medical community is that cancer patients are particularly susceptible to worst outcomes just due to their cancer diagnosis alone,” Michael K.M. Dang, MD, fellow in the
Use of race-neutral vs. race-specific lung function equations led to different interpretations of spirometry findings, especially among Black individuals, according to study results.“[Global Lung Function…
Over recent years, the use of robotics for diagnosing people with lung cancer has been seen as promising, and the FDA even cleared a robotic…
More than 1,600 health care professionals celebrated the approval of Rezdiffra, the first treatment for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, according to a global online…
Therapist burnout was associated with lower odds of clinically meaningful improvement among patients being treated for PTSD, according to a study published in JAMA Network…
BOSTON — Chronic diarrhea is an “incredibly common” condition, with about one out of 20 patients presenting with symptoms, according to Brian E. Lacy, MD,…
BOSTON — In this video, Ryan D. Mire, immediate past president of the ACP, detailed his ACP Internal Medicine presentation on how physicians can know…
Approximately 23% of patients with chronic kidney disease meet the criteria for gout, of whom 13% have uncontrolled gout and 36% have no formal gout…
Whereas previous studies have shown aspirin use decreases incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer, researchers may now have insight into why this occurs, according to…
Results showed patients with osteoarthritis who underwent carpal tunnel release may use more health care resources and experience more severe and persistent carpal tunnel syndrome…
Exo announced the launch of its FDA-cleared AI imaging applications for the diagnosis of heart failure on its handheld ultrasound device.The AI app (Exo Iris)…
