Comorbidity
Atopic eczema associated with excessive scarring across ethnic groups
Patients with keloids and hypertrophic scarring were at a higher risk of developing atopic eczema, in addition to other comorbidities, across three major ethnic groups, according to a study.
VIDEO: Corneal comorbidities considered in choice of IOL
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses considerations for choosing the appropriate lens implant for cataract patients with corneal comorbidities.
Intervention key for major depressive disorder to prevent treatment-resistant depression
For those with major depressive disorder, early intervention is crucial to address treatment-resistant depression, which may lead to higher disease burden on the patient and health care system, per a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Treating patients with RA must include management of comorbid conditions
PHILADELPHIA — When analyzing patients with rheumatoid arthritis based on their comorbidities, certain groups experienced differing survival outcomes when compared with the expected mortality of the general population.
Pain, sleep, mood disorders most common comorbidities in patients with narcolepsy
CHICAGO — Pain, sleep and mood disorders were the most commonly found comorbidities among those with narcolepsy, with chronic pain being more than twice as likely to occur compared with matched controls, a poster showed at ANA 2022.
Patients with COVID-19 and comorbid conditions have increased odds of hospital readmission
Readmission within 30 days of discharge was common among survivors of COVID-19, and more so in those with comorbidities, researchers found.
Comorbidities appear prevalent among patients with rhinitis, rhinosinusitis
Patients with rhinitis and rhinosinusitis frequently suffered from comorbidities that imposed a significant burden on outpatient care, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
VIDEO: ‘Claim your space’ as diabetes — and technology — expert
BALTIMORE — In a video exclusive, Susan Weiner talks with Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists leaders about positioning its members to address diabetes comorbidities and about updates to danatech, its technology website.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease linked to increased risk for dementia
Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease had an increased risk for dementia, with stronger risk existing for those with comorbid heart disease or stroke, according to a study published in Neurology.
Risk and rate of accumulating chronic conditions increases with depression, anxiety
The risk and rate of accumulating chronic conditions increased with diagnoses of depression and anxiety for both men and women, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.