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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: ShidlovskiDigital rectal examination (DRE) exhibits low diagnostic value as an independent test and supplementary measure to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) for detection of prostate cancer, according to a study published in European Urology Oncology. Researchers identified prospective studies simultaneously investigating the diagnostic performance of DRE and PSA for prostate cancer screening to assess the diagnostic value of DRE for early detection of prostate cancer.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Outcomes of a data published in JAMA Open Network showed no difference in QOL among patients with acute femoral neck fracture who received a posterolateral approach or direct lateral approach for hemiarthroplasty, despite reporting higher rates of dislocation and reoperation after posterolateral surgery.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: Bit245A study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology explored the effects of a high-fiber diet in patients with T2D, focusing on gut microbiota, serum metabolism, and emotional well-being. The 4-week intervention showed significant improvements in glucose homeostasis, lipid profiles, and reduced systemic inflammation. Patients also reported alleviated symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: Ilya LukichevGlobally, 494 million people had other musculoskeletal disorders in 2020, with a 115% increase projected by 2050, according to a study published in The Lancet Rheumatology. Researchers estimated the prevalence of other musculoskeletal disorders in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2020 using data from 68 sources.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: MagicmineResearchers who aimed to assess the rates of lower respiratory tract illness (LRTI) in US adults based on age and comorbidity profiles published their findings recently in Infectious Disease and Therapy. Using healthcare claims data from 2016 to 2019, they categoriezed adults aged 18 and older by age and comorbidity status (chronic medical conditions [CMC] and immunocompromising conditions [IC]).
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: DGLimagesResearchers conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth interventions on medication adherence among patients with T2D. A thorough search of relevant studies from 2000 to December 2022 was conducted across multiple databases, yielding 18 eligible studies of good methodological quality. Results indicated a significant increase in medication adherence among patients receiving telehealth interventions (SMD=0.501; 95% CI, 0.231–0.771; Z=3.63, P<0.001).
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Photo Credit: RidofranzRSV poses significant health risks for older adults and those with certain chronic conditions. Despite its impact, prior studies haven’t explored the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of RSV in these populations. For a study published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, investigators assessed RSV-related KAP among at-risk adults through a web-based survey conducted during May-June 2022.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) positively influences rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but RA has no significant influence on GERD, according to a study published in Frontiers in Genetics. Researchers examined the bidirectional causal effects between GERD and RA by two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses using genetic evidence for 129,080 GERD cases versus 602,604 controls and 6,236 RA cases versus 147,221 controls. The primary analysis used an inverse-variance weighted method.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
physiciansweekly.com | Devyn Osborne
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
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Photo Credit: Moussa81Incorporating medication deprescribing initiatives reduced polypharmacy and improved cost avoidance, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. Researchers conducted a study to assess the implementation of a pharmacist-led, system-wide, deprescribing initiative in the primary care setting.
