Guideline-Concordant Gout Therapy Associated With Improved Arterial Function, Reduced Inflammation
Researchers assessed whether initiating guideline-concordant gout therapy improved arterial function and reduced inflammation.
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Blood Pressure Dipping May Be a Marker of Cardiovascular Function in Pediatric-Onset SLE
Researchers evaluated blood pressure dipping as a marker of endothelial function and subclinical atherosclerosis in pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
Do Statins Increase Risk for Eczema?
A strong association between statin use and incidence of eczema, especially in older patient populations, suggests that assessment for predisposing factors are in order.
Carotid Plaques Predict Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers identified carotid plaques as predictors of cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Suboptimal Cardiometabolic Screening Rates for Patients With Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Atopic Dermatitis
Despite their known associations, patients with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and atopic dermatitis are not often screened for cardiometabolic comorbidities.
Elevated Risk for Aortic Valve Regurgitation in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis were found to be at an elevated risk of developing aortic valve regurgitation.
Simulation-Based Training Program Effectively Prepares Medical Students to Deliver Bad News
There is evidence supporting the efficacy of a simulation-based mastery learning program during medical clerkships to prepare medical students for the delivery of bad news.
More Stringent Medical Malpractice Punishments Not Associated With Improved Care
There is little to no association between malpractice liability risk and healthcare quality in the United States, according to systematic review results published in JAMA.
Psoriasis in Adolescents Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Early markers of cardiovascular and metabolic disease were elevated in adolescents with psoriasis, despite early disease.
Quality Assessment of Billing Procedures: Preventing Medical Debt
A series of metrics for assessing the quality of medical billing practices was proposed by 2 physicians at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in a viewpoint article.
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