Egg Donor Contact Ethical to Aid in Diagnosis of Donor-Conceived Children
Investigators of a recent study argue that an updated approach to consent regarding egg donation is needed in the era of progressing technology.
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Facilitating Religious Concordance Between Patients and Physicians
Investigators recommend a case-by-case approach to handle situations when patients request religious concordance or to be transferred to a physician with similar religious beliefs.
Adding PCSK9i to Niacin Therapy Reduces Lp(a) Concentrations
Adding proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) to background niacin therapy is shown to reduce lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) by approximately 15%, according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. In this study, 150 patients were divided into 2 groups: 136 received PCSK9i monotherapy and 14 received PCSK9i and niacin combination therapy. PCSK9i…
Suboptimal Use of Secondary Prevention Therapies in Atherosclerotic CVD
Glucose-lowering medications and high-intensity statins are not being used sufficiently among high-risk individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Hospitals Should Adopt Protocols to Support Trainees Against Discrimination
Article offers 5 concrete protocols for supporting trainees when they encounter patient discrimination.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Increased Healthcare Costs
Researchers found a substantial cohort of adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the United States with high financial and social costs.
Risk for Gestational Diabetes Linked to Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy
Researchers found data that showed a preventive benefit to test for gestational diabetes mellitus in the first trimester of pregnancy for patients who are being treated with antipsychotic agents.
Affect Labeling Can Help Clinicians Respond to Patients With Racist Behaviors
All clinicians should be taught to respond to racist symbolism through ameliorative practices such as affect labeling.
Dual Duties Could Allow HCPs to Consider Interests of Genetic Relatives
Healthcare providers have a high-profile and continuing dilemma: specifically whether one’s sense of duty of care to genetic relatives of a patient helps or hinders decision making in cases where a patient’s genetic information may be pertinent to the health of the patient’s family members.
Group Acupuncture May Be Beneficial for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Group acupuncture may alleviate pain and improve quality of life in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
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