Hospitalization
Cerebral cavernous malformations increase risk for seizures
Individuals with familial cerebral cavernous malformation had a high incidence rate of seizures, according to study findings published in Neurology.
'Gout-36' rule simple, sensitive for classifying flare risk in hospitalized patients
A group of researchers have developed a rule that can help identify patients at high risk for gout flare during a hospital stay, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Hospitalization burden high in adults with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
Older adults with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease have significantly greater likelihood for hospitalization, higher hospitalization rates and shorter time to hospitalization than those without, researchers reported.
Same-day discharge after elective PCI not associated with worse outcomes
The proportion of patients with same-day discharge after elective PCI has increased in the past decade, and researchers for a new study found that the increase is not associated with poorer 30-day mortality or rehospitalization.
COVID-19 vaccination rates lower among those with schizophrenia despite increased risks
Individuals with schizophrenia had lower COVID-19 vaccination rates than the general population despite having higher hospitalization and mortality risk, according to results of a longitudinal cohort study.
Mood disorders should be considered preexisting condition for increased COVID-19 risks
People with preexisting mood disorders had increased risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Diabetes drives risk for infection-related hospitalization
Data published in Diabetologia show diabetes confers a significant risk for infection-related hospitalization, suggesting a greater need for early treatment among people with diabetes to reduce infection-related morbidity and mortality.
Review shows 'urgent need' for high-quality, prospective studies on gout care strategies
There is a lack of high-quality treatment studies in patients hospitalized for gout flares, and zero prospective studies on ways to improve urate-lowering therapy use and prevent readmission, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Methotrexate use associated with COVID-19 hospitalization in patients with psoriasis
Remote patient monitoring reduces acute care use among patients with cancer, COVID-19
A remote patient monitoring program significantly reduced the rate of hospitalization among patients with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19, according to results of a cross-sectional analysis presented during the virtual ASCO Annual Meeting.