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The Painful Waiting Game of Medical Evolution

3 days ago | opmed.doximity.com | Stephanie Wottrich |Roxanne Nelson

Last week I was in clinic, and I saw a patient who I had met virtually once before. She had been seen by other residents that came before me in our small fiber neuropathy clinic and had been through an extensive workup where she was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy after a skin biopsy.
Long Term Screening Program Reduces Colorectal Cancer Deaths Across All Racial/Ethnic Groups

3 days ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

A systematic assessment of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening status in a large diverse population, that included a mailed fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), approximately doubled the screening up-to-date status among all patients, according to new research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025.
Epigenetic Markers in Cord Blood Provide Clues to Future Disease Risks

3 days ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

Epigenic markers detected in umbilical cord blood at birth could signify risk for metabolic disease and increased liver fat over the course of a lifespan, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025. “If these DNA markers are confirmed in larger studies, they could help doctors spot health risks earlier, maybe even at birth,” said lead author Ashley Jowell, MD, a resident physician in internal medicine at Duke University Health System.
Genes Linked to Poor Gastric Cancer Outcomes

3 days ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

Researchers have identified pathogenic variants in 4 genes that are independent risk factors for worse survival in gastric cancer. These findings could potentially pave the way for precision oncology and targeted therapies, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025.
Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Test May Help Avoid Biopsy

1 week ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson

A non-invasive urine test could help prevent unnecessary and repeat biopsies without a digital rectal exam (DRE) in men with elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Society. The urinary 18-gene MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2) provided high sensitivity for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer. while ruling out 37%-42% of unnecessary biopsies for men undergoing an initial biopsy.
Human Doctors Still Have an Advantage Over Machine Medicine

2 weeks ago | opmed.doximity.com | Francisco Torres |Brinda Sarathy |Eric Gottlieb |Abraham Kim

Human Doctors Still Have an Advantage Over Machine MedicineThe unprecedented advancement of computer science represents a significant milestone of our time. Recent developments enable the application of algorithms and artificial intelligence in numerous fields, including medicine, which have a significant potential to enhance patient outcomes.
When Clinical Research Misleads Us

2 weeks ago | opmed.doximity.com | Eric Gottlieb |Brinda Sarathy |Abraham Kim

As physicians and researchers, we are trained to practice evidence-based medicine. Unlike in the basic sciences, however, proving cause and effect in clinical studies is often not straightforward. And although a good data story can be hard to ignore, accepting it without appropriate skepticism can lead us dangerously astray.
Brain-Computer Interfaces Hold Potential to Restore Communication and Mobility

1 month ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Piero Antuono

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs)are a rapidly evolving field that merges neuroscience and technology. These systems establish direct communication pathways between the human brain and external devices, with the goal of restoring communication and mobility for people who have lost those functions. “As a community, when we meet someone with a cervical injury or stroke, we want to be able to say to them, you will be able to move again tomorrow,” said Leigh R.
CPAP May Mitigate Risk of Parkinson’s Disease in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

1 month ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Piero Antuono

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a higher incidence of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it may be a modifiable risk factor, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting. Results of a large cohort study showed that individuals with OSA, who began CPAP within 2 years of their diagnosis, had a lower incidence of PD compared with those started later or not at all.
The 77th American Academy of Neurology, San Diego, CA: An Overview

1 month ago | opmed.doximity.com | Piero Antuono |Roxanne Nelson

The 77th annual American Academy of Neurology took place on April the 5th in San Diego. This is the leading neurology conference in the US and likely in the world with over 14.000participants (virtual and in person) for a total of 4257 scientific presentations. A change this year is the smaller number of foreign participants possibly due to virtual options and the uncertain economic and political climate. Things are changing.