Tag: Therapy & Procedures: Misc.
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Use Increased for Knee Osteoarthritis in Seniors
Significant increase in utilization and associated costs seen among physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners
One-Third of Clinicians Still Offer Endometrial Scratching
Endometrial scratching still might be offered for psychological reasons
Racial Disparities in Treatment Account for 20 Percent of Differences in BP Control
Additionally, racial differences in visit attendance account for a smaller portion of differences in BP control
PRP Injections Do Not Ease Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
No difference seen in change in median tibial cartilage volume at 12 months for platelet-rich plasma versus saline placebo injections
Many Hospitals Lack All-Trans Retinoic Acid for Treating Leukemia
Only 14 percent of hospitals that referred patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia had ATRA readily available
AAV Gene Transfer Feasible for the Treatment of Hemophilia A
In a phase 1-2 trial, 16 of 18 men had sustained expression of factor VIII after gene transfer with adeno-associated viral vector (SPK-8011)
ATS: Consider FEɴᴏ Test for Optimizing Asthma Treatment
The use of FENO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered
Patient Blood Management Program May Reduce Use of Transfusions
Absolute risk reduction of 6 percent seen for transfusions in hospitalized adults after implementation of PBM at large academic medical center
RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose-response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies
No Benefit Found for COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in High-Risk Outpatients
Disease progression was not reduced with convalescent plasma for outpatients aged 50 years or older with one or more risk factors
