Tracey Roizman

Replacement of biomass fuel with LPG does not reduce the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants An intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumonia among infants, according to a study published in the Jan. 4...

Authors say future work should focus on determining if transfers are needed Patients with Alzheimer disease and other related dementias (ADRD) are less likely to receive intensive care unit admission or procedures after transfer from an emergency department to a tertiary care hospital, according to a study recently published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment &...

Higher estimated risk for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential seen for those with ischemic but not hemorrhagic stroke Radon exposure is associated with an increased risk for clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) among postmenopausal women with ischemic stroke, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in Neurology. Kurtis M. Anthony, M.P.H., from the Gillings...

A retrospective Medicaid data analysis notes delays in initiating disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy in Black vs. White patients with psoriatic arthritis.  Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder with highly varying presentations. Although skin lesions are present in most cases of psoriasis, epidemiological data suggests that 30% of those affected by psoriasis will ultimately develop psoriatic arthritis...

Based on Kaplan–Meier analysis, the survival time for infliximab is comparatively longer than that for adalimumab; however, there are no significant differences between the two drugs based on retention rate, with their efficacy diminishing over time. Psoriasis can be described as a chronic immune-mediated disorder that requires lifelong treatment. A drug’s survival and retention rates...

As the aesthetics industry continues to grow, clinicians must educate themselves regarding appropriate treatments and protocols for patients with skin of color to prevent adverse reactions. There is a lack of information for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI, and increasing knowledge and skills is imperative for safe and effective treatments. With exponential growth in the aesthetics...

Machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict behaviors before they occur For inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in JAMA Network Open. Tales Imbiriba, Ph.D., from Northeastern University in...

Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots Many nursing home residents and adults have not been vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2023 to 2024 season, according to research published in the Dec. 22 issue of...

Median age for cases in the investigation is nearly 2 years old More than 200 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33 states now reporting poisonings, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...