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Study Supports Reusable Catheters as Safe Alternative in Clean Intermittent Catheterization
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (115+ words) Because the confidence interval crossed zero, the findings do not demonstrate superiority of either strategy. However, the upper bound remained below the noninferiority threshold, confirming that reusable catheters were statistically noninferior to single-use devices for UTI risk. These results were…...
Analysis Suggests Bioelectric Feedback Improves Function in Patients With Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (205+ words) For functional outcomes, pooled mean differences between the bioelectrical feedback and control groups were 9. 50 for the total Fugl-Meyer Assessment score, 8. 80 for the activities of daily living score per the Barthel Index or modified Barthel Index, and 6. 83 for the Fugl-Meyer motor…...
Meta-Analysis Detects Loci for Melanoma Risk
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (327+ words) A large-scale meta-analysis of 14 genome-wide association studies identified 29 genetic regions and 255 candidate genes associated with an individual's melanocytic nevus count. Researchers published the findings online in Nature Communications. "Our study increases understanding of why some people have a lot of…...
Addressing Menopause in Endometrial Cancer Survivorship
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (60+ words) A Call to Address Menopause in Endometrial Cancer Survivorship Physician's Weekly A Call to Address Menopause in Endometrial Cancer Survivorship A team of oncologistssay thatendometrial cancer survivorship care should move beyond recurrence surveillance to address the "forgotten menopause" that many…...
AMA Physician Financing Program Aims to Ease Debt Stress & Revive Independent Practice
1+ day, 12+ min ago (571+ words) The AMA remains deeply concerned about the growing pressures threatening the sustainability of independent physician practices, including rising costs, declining reimbursement, and continued market consolidation," said AMA CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH. To learn more about the survey findings and…...
Don't Let Freedom Ring in the ER: Fireworks Injuries Are Back in Season
1+ day, 40+ min ago (113+ words) In 2025, there were 15 reported deaths linked to fireworks, most of which resulted from improper use or device malfunctions. Additionally, an estimated 13, 000 individuals were injured, with approximately 1, 300 injuries specifically involving sparklers'often considered harmless. Public awareness, adherence to safety guidelines, and reliance…...
Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriatic Arthritis
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (70+ words) A Clinical Framework for Assessing & Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriatic Arthritis Physician's Weekly A Clinical Framework for Assessing & Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriatic Arthritis Researchers in the International Journal of Molecular Sciencesdescribed how psoriatic arthritis (Ps A) therapies impact cardiovascular (CV) risk…...
Novel Regimen Reduces Intravitreal Injections for Diabetic Macular Edema
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (234+ words) Novel Regimen Reduces Intravitreal Injections in Diabetic Macular Edema A novel regimen for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) demonstrated non-inferior efficacy and comparable safety to conventional treatment, while requiring fewer intravitreal injections over 25 weeks of follow-up, according to…...
Pain Control & Recovery Post-Cardiac Sternotomy Improve With Liposomal Bupivacaine
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (283+ words) Attention should be paid to the risk of nausea and vomiting, and individualized selection should be made after balancing the benefits and risks in clinical application," noted study author, Yanhua Chen, MD, of The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical…...
Navigating Patient Consent in the Age of AI
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (84+ words) Dr. Med Law returns to discuss how AI-driven change is fundamentally different from prior healthcare shifts. She also shares how clinicians can navigate the evolving requirements and practical logistics of obtaining patient consent for AI use in their medical care....