Early Diagnosis
‘AI holds great promise’ in early diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease
Artificial intelligence may have a role in the early detection of rheumatic heart disease using mitral regurgitation jet analysis, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Program may help catch lung cancer in individuals ineligible for screening
For individuals with an incidentally detected lung nodule who are ineligible for lung cancer screening based on age, a lung nodule program may catch lung cancer early, according to results published in Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
COPD Awareness Month: Recent updates in treatment, management
During the month of November, clinicians, lung organizations and patients with COPD come together every year to spread awareness of COPD and its symptoms.
Intravenous alpha-1 antitrypsin improves survival in patients with deficiency
Patients with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency had improved survival with intravenous plasma-purified alpha-1 antitrypsin therapy, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Early diagnosis, treatment intensification essential to improve diabetes outcomes
BOSTON — Interventions that prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes are critically important, and early diagnosis and treatment intensification can improve outcomes and increase lifespan, according to a speaker.
Q&A: Annual breast cancer screening, early diagnosis important to successful treatment
Women should undergo routine breast cancer screening in order to diagnose and treat breast cancer in its earliest stages for a higher likelihood of treatment success.
Perifollicular linear projections aid in early diagnosis of facial lentigo maligna
The presence of perifollicular linear projections is a new dermoscopic feature that may aid in the early diagnosis of lentigo maligna on the face, according to a study.
Patient comfort, knowledge drive philosophy in early diagnosis of neuro conditions
PHILADELPHIA — Consideration of multiple factors among patients, families and health care providers drive the process of diagnosing preclinical or prodromal neurologic disease, which should be tailored to the individual, a speaker said.
Q&A: Early detection of rheumatoid arthritis is vital in young adults
Katherine Terracina, MD, assistant professor of rheumatology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, spoke with Healio about rheumatoid arthritis in young adults and how early detection from a primary care physician is vital for the best possible treatments.
Myositis-specific antibodies a ‘powerful tool’ for diagnosis, management
DESTIN, Fla. — Understanding which autoantibodies are present in patients with myositis can help with both diagnosis and treatment, according to a presenter at the 2023 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.