Practice-updates
Journal of the American College of Cardiology: August,
2024Single-pill combinations of 3 or
more low-dose blood pressure (BP)-lowering drugs hold promise for initial or
early treatment of hypertension.The
Authors conducted a placebo-controlled trial of a new single-pill
combination containing low doses of telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamid...
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: July 2024Male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern hair loss,
is characterized by gradual thinning of hair on the vertex of the scalp and
recession of the frontal hairline. FDA-approved therapies are restricted to topical minoxidil
and oral finasteride. Effective non–FDA-approved...
BMJ: British Medical Journal: Published September 2024Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by
disabling, recurrent episodes of moderate to severe headache and accompanying
symptoms lasting up to 72 hours. The acute management of migraine episodes consists of drug
interventions aimed at providing rapid and sustained pain relief, and,...
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...
