Clinical

A systematic review found that changes in neural mechanisms as a result of ketamine treatment could play a role in treatment outcomes of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

These new study data are based on 20 years of follow-up in 92 Chinese children with lupus nephritis.

Key considerations for appropriate MDS treatment selection are discussed by expert panelists.

Salman Fazal, MD, shares opinions regarding the role of hypomethylating agents (HMAs) in treatment for patients with MDS.

Highlighting their ability to quickly destroy malignant cells without antigen specificity, natural killer (NK) cells have been identified as an opportunity for use, particularly in cases where T cells are not effective.

According to the study authors, acute decompensated pulmonary hypertension (PH) is often accompanied by systemic congestion and right ventricular flow output, and because PH can be accompanied by acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy (RRT) may be necessary.

The risks of 4 types of skin cancers were investigated among patients who have neurofibromatosis type 1, a multisystem autosomal dominant genetic syndrome characterized by loss of neurofibromin.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation offers an alternative solution that may be effective for treating depression in patients with adverse childhood experiences.

The index for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was crafted based on a literature review by a multidisciplinary team of experts.

Data suggest that the technology may be an option for patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) based on certain patient characteristics, prior treatments, stem cell availability, or tumor chemosensitivity.

Arlene Siefker-Radtke, MD, opens a discussion recapping the ESMO 2022 conference surrounding advanced and metastatic urothelial cancer.

Dr Millie Das, MD discusses updates from the 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer regarding non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Although exercise during cancer treatment is encouraged, multiple myeloma can present special challenges, since there is an increased risk of bone fractures, pain, and other deformities.

Syma Iqbal, MD, shares final insights into the ESCC and GI cancer treatment landscape, emphasizing the utilization of key diagnostic tools and innovative treatment strategies.

Although group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with comorbid syncope has been linked to a poor prognosis among adults, this relationship remains uncertain in pediatric patients, prompting a new study.

Martin Runnström, MD, a fourth-year fellow at the Emory University School of Medicine, describes a study he presented at CHEST 2022 showing a reduced response to a 2-dose immunization series for SARS-CoV-2 among patients using biologics to treat severe asthma or atopic dermatitis.

Experts discuss the impact of supportive care in the MDS treatment landscape.

Drs Zeidan and Fazal share their opinions on setting appropriate goals for treatment of patients with MDS.

The report found people using continuous monitoring systems spent more time in their target glucose ranges.

As understanding of COVID-19 evolves and more evidence on treatments emerges, making sense of it can be a challenge for physicians.

Results will be presented at an upcoming medical conference.

There are several closely watched randomized trials examining catheter-directed therapies for acute pulmonary embolism, according to Parth Rali, MD, an associate professor of thoracic medicine and surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and director of the Temple University Health System Pulmonary Embolism Response Team.

One poster found patients with uncontrolled asthma had improved outcomes after escalating to triple therapy, while the other found a substantial portion of patients adherent to a dual therapy reported not having controlled asthma.

Leaders from City of Hope National Medical Center discussed how the cancer research and treatment center addressed challenges with attracting and retaining oncology pharmacists through a restructuring during the ACCC 39th National Oncology Conference.

Only about 10 cases of hypoparathyroidism related to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been reported, according to researchers who recently described such a case.