Brooke McCormick

Early onset active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with significantly higher rates of psychiatric disorders and increased use of psychotropic medications.

Researchers developed and validated a nomogram to predict 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival (OS) in patients with ovarian cancer and liver metastases (OCLM), outperforming an external model in stability and accuracy.

Nurse-led care effectively reduces disease activity and improves self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, delivering comparable outcomes to rheumatologist-led care and usual care while easing health care burdens.

Between 1988 and 2017, there were significant global variations and trends in ovarian cancer incidence and its subtypes, influenced by genetic, reproductive, and socioeconomic factors.

Compared with female patients, male patients with eosinophilic esophagitis have higher rates of complications, including esophageal obstruction, food impaction, and rupture, highlighting potential gender differences in disease severity.

In part 2 of our interview, Yehuda Handelsman, MD, discusses how cardiorenalmetabolic (CRM) disease management is advancing with the 2022 Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic (DCRM) multispecialty practice recommendations and the updated DCRM 2.0 guidelines.

Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly among smokers, highlighting the impact of early-life factors on respiratory health.

The top 5 ovarian cancer articles of 2024 covered topics such as the impact of air pollution on ovarian cancer risk, treatment strategies for patients with liver metastases, and the benefits of early diagnosis through symptom-triggered testing.

The top 5 most-read chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) articles of 2024 covered topics such as inhaled medication risks, gabapentinoid use, and the link between high white blood cell counts and exacerbations.

This year's top 5 most-read cardiovascular articles explored topics ranging from FDA approvals to the risks associated with the sugar alcohol xylitol and beyond.

Exercise interventions may help manage chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with ovarian cancer through improved physical activity and muscle function, but evidence remains limited.

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.

The top 5 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) articles of 2024 explored topics like the effect of oxygen therapy on health care costs and mortality; delayed diagnoses leading to worse outcomes; new drug trials; the impact of diabetes on pulmonary health; and the growing body of research on macrophages and pulmonary fibrosis.

In this interview, Yehuda Handelsman, MD, highlights key updates to the Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic (DCRM) guidelines in DCRM 2.0, shaped by global collaboration and recent clinical insights.

Our top content from the 100th annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions included exclusive expert insights and highlighted promising treatments.

The top 5 most-viewed content from CHEST 2024 included expert interviews and coverage on multiple areas of chest medicine.

The 2023 National Health Interview Survey found that a significant portion of US adults experience post–COVID-19 condition, or long COVID, with some facing activity limitations.

The FDA approved tapinarof cream 1% (VTAMA; Organon) today to treat patients aged 2 and older with atopic dermatitis.

The top 5 most-viewed content from this year's American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International Conference featured an interview with Monica Kraft, MD, ASTF, and coverage of multiple respiratory and pulmonary medicine areas.

In the final part of our interview, Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, highlights the importance of addressing ovarian cancer care disparities and beyond by understanding cultural and behavioral factors and adopting a more disaggregated approach to research.

Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) experience significantly higher rates of fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness than healthy individuals.

Experts at the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) Connect 2024 emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics in addressing health care challenges, advancing equity, and reducing clinician burden.

In part 2 of our interview, Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, of California State University, Fullerton, examines survival disparities between Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Asian Indian/Pakistani patients with ovarian cancer and suggests areas for further research.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment, with a notably higher likelihood of developing non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment.

Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, of California State University, Fullerton, discusses her study on ovarian cancer survival disparities among disaggregated Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the need for a subgroup-specific approach in cancer research.

Implementing an individualized starting dose (ISD) of niraparib (Zejula; GSK) reduced severe hematologic adverse event (AE) management costs by 48% compared with a fixed starting dose (FSD) in US patients with ovarian cancer.

Higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with a reduced risk of frailty in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphasizing its potential role in improving clinical outcomes.

Recent surges in FDA and US Department of Agriculture food recalls due to salmonella, Escherichia coli, and listeria outbreaks highlight ongoing food safety challenges and advancements in pathogen detection technology.

The top 5 most-viewed content from this year's American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention included interviews with Robert Kushner, MD, MS, and Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FESC, as well as coverage on multiple areas of cardiovascular medicine.