Infusion increases on time without troublesome dyskinesia and reduces daily off time. The post Subcutaneous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Beneficial for Parkinson Disease first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

Among adults with sepsis or septic shock in the ICU, the use of prolonged β-lactam antibiotic infusions is associated with a lower risk of 90-day mortality. The post Prolonged β-Lactam Antibiotic Infusions Aid Sepsis and Septic Shock Outcomes first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

For adults and minors, most breast reductions performed on cisgender males, transgender, and gender-diverse people are performed on cisgender males. The post Rates of Gender-Affirming Surgery Examined in Cisgender Males, Gender-Diverse first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

The study found that 4.8% of surgeons exhibited burnout, as defined by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, while another 45.9% showed some burnout symptoms. The post Half of Surgeons Exhibit Burnout Symptoms first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

In a study of adults with psoriatic arthritis, half of the participants had two or more chronic conditions, with cardiovascular diseases being most common. The post Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes in PsA first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

New findings suggest that even in early disease stages, patients with psoriatic arthritis already have greater multimorbidity and cardiovascular burden. The post Comorbidities, Cardiovascular Burden Already Elevated in Early PsA first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

Women in healthcare are more likely to experience verbal abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying, while men are more likely to experience physical violence. The post More Women Than Men Experience Non-physical Violence in Healthcare Workforce first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

Many Americans like the idea of receiving hospital-level care at home, believing they would recover from their ills faster and without safety risks. The post Most Americans Would Welcome Hospital Care at Home, Survey Shows first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

Health coaching by medical assistants significantly improved outcomes such as LDL cholesterol and HbA1C for patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings. The post Medical Assistant Health Coaching Enhances Care first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more

The following is a summary of “Assessing Patient Values and Preferences to Inform the 2023 American College of Rheumatology/American College of Chest Physicians Interstitial Lung Disease Guidelines,” published in the July 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Mirza et al. Engaging patients is crucial for developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Researchers conducted a retrospective study gathering […] The post Evaluating Patient Values and Preferences for the 2023 ACR/Chest ILD Guidelines first appeared on Physician's Weekly ..read more