University Of Calgary

Results showed significant correlation between patient-reported outcome measures for patients with patellofemoral instability and the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0, which may assess kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing.

HONOLULU — Patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and persistent Aspergillus fumigatus faced a heightened risk for exacerbations, according to research presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

ASCO and Society for Integrative Oncology published a guideline that recommends mindfulness-based interventions and other integrative approaches for management of cancer-related anxiety and depression.

A smartphone app-assisted postoperative monitoring intervention improved quality of recovery after cancer surgery, according to results of a study conducted at University of Calgary.

Researchers at Cancer Care Alberta and University of Calgary have demonstrated the value of a cancer symptom algorithm in correctly identifying which patients may be at high risk for an unplanned ED visit.

NEW ORLEANS — Eliminating monthly copays for 15 classes of common heart and diabetes medications did not improve clinical outcomes or reduce health care costs, despite a modest improvement in medication adherence, researchers reported.

DALLAS — Presented results found high rates of postoperative venous thromboembolism and low rates of prophylaxis prescriptions in patients who underwent orthopedic surgery for metastatic bone disease of the long bones or pelvis.

A secondary analysis of the phase 2 PACIFIC-STROKE trial showed that asundexian is effective for the secondary prevention of stroke in patients with stroke of atherosclerotic origin, but not those with small subcortical infarcts.

Following the deemed consent legislation for organ donations passed in some providences of Canada, researchers explored public opinion and found a call for transparency and communication from the government.

Higher health-related quality of life scores in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis correspond to higher career- and health-related quality of life scores for their caregivers, according to data published in Pediatric Rheumatology.