Genetic Study Yields Personalized Therapeutics for a Rare Skin Disorder
A new study published Aug. 4 in PNAS found that for people with a rare form of ichthyosis,…
Esketamine Nasal Spray Reduces Anhedonia in Patients with Depression
Credit: Adobe Stock/ THANANIT A study showed that repeated administration of esketamine nasal spray effectively reduces anhedonia in…
Esketamine Plus Dexmedetomidine Boosts Sleep in Comorbid Insomnia, Depression
Credit: Adobe Stock/ Viacheslav Yakobchuk A study showed that patients with comorbid insomnia and depression treated with dexmedetomidine…
Dyslipidemia, Other Metabolic Syndrome Factors May Raise Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A larger waistline and higher blood pressure, among other factors connected to metabolic syndrome, may be connected to…
People With Gout at Risk for Chronic Opioid Use
Lindsay N. Helget MD University of Nebraska Medical Center A new study from the Veterans Health Administration (VA)…
Patients Prioritize Efficacy in Food Allergy Treatment Over Method, Frequency
Alexis T. Mickle, MSc Credit: LinkedIn In a discrete choice experiment, US patients tended to prefer more efficacious,…
Cervical Cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma Increase ASCVD Risk
New prospective cohort research has found that cervical cancer or Hodgkin lymphoma was associated with an increased risk…
Liver Stiffness and Fat Content May Lead to Coronary Heart Disease, Study Suggests
A recent retrospective study has demonstrated the nonlinear positive correlation between liver stiffness and fat content and coronary…
Systemic Inflammation Increases Healthcare Costs and Resource Utilization in ASCVD, CKD
New research is shedding light on stark increases in healthcare resource utilization and costs among individuals with atherosclerotic…
Guideline Implementation and Dose Titration Reduces Heart Failure Outcomes
Primary results of the TITRATE-HF study have shown the importance of early and intensive implementation of guideline-recommended medical…
RACGP asks TGA to remove isotretinoin prescribing restrictions
The RACGP has lodged a TGA application to let GPs prescribe isotretinoin for moderate to severe acne or…
Top News for Healthcare Providers from the Week of 08/10
Welcome to The HCPFive, your go-to roundup for the latest healthcare news and breakthroughs, curated specifically for busy…