Practice-updates
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health challenges of
our time—few treatment options exist for people infected with
antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has provided recommendations for the
treatment of vasomotor and vaginal symptoms related to menopause.Vasomotor and vaginal symptoms
are cardinal symptoms of menopause. Vasomotor symptoms can be particularly
troubling to women and are the most commonly reported menopausal symptoms.M...
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes: Published
Apr 2024TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThis study
used data from the FAST-MI program to examine the effect of lipid-lowering
therapy (LLT) (atorvastatin ≥40 mg or equivalent or any combination of a statin
and ezetimibe) intensity on long-term mortality in 2258 patients aged 80 years
or older who ex...
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology: Published:
October, 2023Dental extraction is the most
common oral surgical procedure in the worldwide population. Similarly,
antiplatelet therapy (APT) is considered 1 of the most prescribed therapies due
to the high worldwide prevalence of ischemic and cardiovascular diseases.Pati...
AI-powered
Derma Diagnosis & Management Tool (Derma AI Opinion)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown significant promise in
the field of Dermatology disease diagnosis and management that can improve
accuracy and efficiency in patient care. Navigating the Derma
AI Opinion: A Step-by-Step GuideInteractive Quick Diagnosis & Management Tool: S...
International Journal of Molecular Science: Published
on January
2024Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is a common disease of the digestive system with a worldwide prevalence
of 8 to 33% and is characterized by the persistent reflux of gastroduodenal
content that ascends through the esophageal tube, causing esophageal and
extraesophageal...
Diabetes, Obesity &
Metabolism Journal: Published:
December 2023Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and liver diseases are closely
associated. T2D is an independent risk factor for chronic liver diseases,
including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma...
Ophthalmology: The American Academy of Ophthalmology: Published:
January, 2024Sight loss from glaucoma is often
preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Reducing IOP is the only proven
effective treatment for glaucoma. Better IOP control at an early stage reduces
the risk of further progression. Primary treatment options for
advanced gl...
PubMed Central: Published June, 2019Onychomycosis is a fungal infection
occurring in the nails and may affect the adjacent skin. Typically, it
manifests as discoloration of the nail, nail plate thickening, and onycholysis.
It is the most common nail pathology and accounts for about 90% of toenail
infections worldwide.At present, there are sever...
Due to the changing face of
dermatophytosis in India, many dermatologists practice different dosing
patterns of itraconazole (ITZ). Recently, a new form of ITZ, super-bioavailable
ITZ (SBITZ), has been commercialized to overcome the pharmacokinetic challenges
of conventional ITZ (CITZ). ITZ is a weak base lipophilic
molecule with a limite...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)—the intelligence possessed by
machines is having a profound impact on every aspect of the healthcare
ecosystem, and dermatology is no exception.AI introduces a paradigm shift—a fundamental change—in the
way we practice making it necessary for every dermatologist to have a broad
understanding of AI. RemoveAvailable N...
Journal of Investigative Dermatology: May 2021The presentation of skin disease
varies widely across skin types, disease acuity, immune status, and treatment history.
Thus, dermatological diagnosis remains challenging.The broad range of possible skin
diseases and presentations of those diseases makes this challenge particularly
well suited for a...
