University Of Alabama At Birmingham
‘Alarming’ number of childhood cancer survivors currently smoke despite negative impacts
Childhood cancer survivors had a significantly higher prevalence of smoking than the general population, contrary to previous research, according to a study published in BMC Cancer.
Higher incidence of MRSA in patients who smoke and have fracture-related infection
SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients with fracture-related infections, smoking was associated with increased incidence of MRSA infection, fistulas and draining sinus tracts at fracture sites, according to recently presented data.
Noninvasive tests may fail to detect liver fibrosis, especially among Black adults
Vibration-controlled transient elastography and serum-based noninvasive tests show a significant discrepancy in detecting liver fibrosis, according to study findings published in Obesity.
Patients with diabetes at higher risk for acute renal failure after hip replacement
SAN DIEGO — Patients with diabetes mellitus who undergo total hip arthroplasty demonstrate an increased risk for health care use, including increased length of stay, and acute renal failure, according to a speaker at ACR Convergence 2023.
Holding abatacept, TNFi unnecessary for receiving COVID-19 booster
SAN DIEGO — COVID-19 vaccine boosters led to a significantly increased antibody response in patients using abatacept or TNF inhibitors regardless of whether they held medication, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2023.
Lovo-cel gene therapy ‘transformative’ for sickle cell disease
SAN DIEGO — One-time treatment with lovotibeglogene autotemcel gene therapy conferred “transformative” benefit to patients with sickle cell disease, according to a presenter at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Analysis shows high rate of ‘significant’ health problems in childhood cancer survivors
Roughly 500,000 people living in the United States have survived childhood cancer, a consequence of improved research, innovations and treatments.
Reimbursement rules make remote monitoring feasible for patients with rheumatic diseases
New reimbursement rules may allow rheumatologists to use digital tools and remote monitoring to improve patient care, according to a presenter at the 2023 AWIR annual conference.
Patients with low RA activity more likely to stay in remission after switch to monotherapy
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who demonstrate lower disease activity are more likely to remain in LDA or remission after switching from combination therapy to monotherapy, according to data published in the Journal of Rheumatology.
Switching to monotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis more effective for patients in LDA
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have lower disease activity are more likely to remain in remission after switching from combination therapy to monotherapy, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.