Massachusetts General Hospital
Ramping up HCV elimination tactics could save 90,000 lives, $60 billion by 2050
WASHINGTON — An accelerated, nationally organized plan to eliminate hepatitis C virus in the United States could save more than 90,000 lives and nearly $60 billion by 2050, according to a health economics expert at The Liver Meeting.
High sensitivity observed for most molecular tests assessing malignancy of thyroid nodules
Studies analyzing four molecular tests commonly used to assess malignancy in thyroid nodules have high sensitivity despite several limitations, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hydroxychloroquine guidelines insufficient to prevent hospitalization for lupus flares
PHILADELPHIA — In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, lower doses of hydroxychloroquine increase the risk for hospitalization due to flare, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.
Genetic data explored to help tailor obesity treatment, personalize care
SAN DIEGO — The future of obesity management may include using personal genetic profiles to develop individualized prevention strategies and personalized treatment plans, according to a speaker at ObesityWeek 2022.
New aortic disease guideline stresses team approach, family screenings, earlier surgery
An updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of aortic disease focuses on the importance of a multidisciplinary aortic team, as well as surgical intervention considerations and the importance of genetic and familial screenings.
Novel DCB noninferior to standard-of-care DCB at 24 months
A novel low-dose paclitaxel-coated balloon was noninferior to a higher-dose paclitaxel-coated balloon at 24 months in patients with peripheral artery disease, according to new data from the TRANSCEND trial.
Long COVID reported in 15% of US adults with prior infection; vaccination lowers risk
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults with a prior positive COVID-19 test report symptoms of long COIVD, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Familiarity between medical staff betters team performance, study shows
Increased familiarity between residents and nurses led to better performance in medical simulations, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Girls with type 1 diabetes lose trabecular bone volume
Adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes lost trabecular volumetric bone mineral density over 1 year compared with gains for girls without diabetes, with greater loss at higher HbA1c levels, according to a speaker.
PCPs report 'important deficiencies' in managing abnormal cancer screening results
Limited support and barriers to care can make the process of following up on abnormal cancer screening findings difficult for primary care providers, according to researchers.