March 14, 2023

Improved therapies allow patients with sickle cell disease to live longer, but there is a paucity of research on specific treatment recommendations in older adults and older adults are often underrepresented in clinical trials. Older adults are underrepresented in sickle cell disease clinical trials. Disease management in older adults must focus on interactions between SCD...

Vaso-occlusive events in sickle cell disease are managed with opioids, but there are several side effects. Ketamine is proposed as an adjunctive therapy that may reduce the need for high-dose opioids. Sickle cell disease causes vaso-occlusive pain episodes, typically managed with opioids and NSAIDs Ketamine might be an effective therapy to add to VOE management...

The transition from pediatric to adult treatment programs poses a challenge in the management of sickle cell disease. Developing transition programs with better knowledge of the factors that lead to transition success will be vital to improving patient outcomes.   Patients with sickle cell disease require lifelong treatment Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a...

University students with anxiety and depression are more likely to use substances, but less than half of them get treatment for mental health, according to a recent study, which reported that students who used drugs were more likely to access services, but on-campus healthcare can still be changed to better meet the needs of students....

Anxiety and depression are increasingly common, yet many people do not receive treatment. Self-guided acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) web apps are an effective, accessible treatment option for people experiencing anxiety and depression. Self-help websites and apps using acceptance and commitment therapy improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life ACT apps are more accessible than...

Incorrect inhaler use in children with asthma leads to worsened symptoms, but better education and community programs can mitigate these consequences. Community programs can decrease healthcare disparities and ensure all children have access to proper asthma care. Inhalers for asthma are often used incorrectly, leading to worsened symptoms and side effects. Educating children and their...

Childhood asthma exacerbations were reduced during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing telehealth services as children resume typical activities will be vital to managing asthma. Asthma is the most common respiratory condition in children. Acute asthma exacerbations were reduced in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced asthma exacerbations may be explained...