Julia Bonavitacola

An observational study found that erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) usage was associated with increased risk of malignancies in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease.

A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment.

A systematic review found that skin clearance, symptom control, and treatment safety were among the highest expected outcomes of treatment for patients with psoriasis.

A rare genetic variation of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) is significantly association with an increased risk of cataracts.

A recent study found that the Service Apothecary Respiratory Advice eHealth intervention could help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with exacerbation rates and medication adherence.

A retrospective cohort study found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors were associated with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults with type 2 diabetes.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found a new form of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss.

A retrospective, observational study evaluated the burden of comorbidities on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that provided information on occurrence of sleep apnea and insights into multimorbidity.

Oxidative stress, including DNA damage and malondialdehyde, was associated with dementia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A prospective observational study found that retinal nerve fiber layer thinning in the papillomacular bundle was associated with poorer 9-month visual acuity in preterm infants.

A new study found that patients with e-cigarette or vaping–associated lung injury had a higher risk of developing respiratory disability, cognitive impairment, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress within 1 year of their injury.

A retrospective study found that 3 machine learning models demonstrated equivalent predictability and greater sensitivity in the prognosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with the Kidney Failure Risk Equation.

A cross-sectional study of women found that race, economic hardship, and education were associated with visual impairment that could be improved with optical correction.

A study found that patients in the Comprehensive End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Care Model saw a decrease in hospitalizations and readmissions compared with the accountable care organization (ACO) model.

In a new study, poor sleep was linked to an increased risk of life-threatening flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adolescents in minority groups can be beneficial to future treatment, according to a recent editorial.

Sacubitril/valsartan reduced mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and improved lung congestion, functional capacity, and quality of life in a subset of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and pulmonary hypertension (HFpEF-PH) using a remote monitoring platform.

A recent review found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were at increased risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to be associated with relative telomere length in women specifically when investigating older patients.

Encouraging outcomes in recent studies have the authors of a recent review calling for more research on the effect of cannabinoids on sleep disorders.

A population-based cohort study found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or who underwent a recent kidney transplant had a higher risk of cancer compared with people with normal kidney function.

A systematic review found that vision impairment was associated with greater symptoms of depression and anxiety in children.

A cohort study found that male and female patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had different comorbidities that predicted their risk of mortality.

A recent study found positive associations between the organic matter component of particulate matter and disease aggravation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

A retrospective study found that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had stiffer arteries compared with patients without COPD.

A recent study found that patient assessments of symptoms are fit for purpose and can be used by adolescents with alopecia areata in clinical trials and practice.

Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cell count was associated with risk of hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) independent of forced expiratory volume during a 3-year follow-up.

A longitudinal cohort study found that mild albuminuria was associated with cognitive decline, worse baseline cognitive function, and increased risk of incident cognitive impairment and dementia.

With recreational marijuana dispensaries becoming more common across the country, the benefits of medical marijuana could be neutralized. How can doctors and dispensaries make sure the benefits of medical marijuana are still felt in a post-legalization nation?

A study conducted in China found that cybervictimization was associated with sleep problems, anxiety symptoms, and depressive symptoms in adolescents.