Condition Center

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with Krystal Preston, PharmD, we discuss disparities in treating sickle cell disease before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. MD Newsline: What disparities in treating sickle cell disease have you observed as a clinical pharmacist? Krystal Preston, PharmD: “As a pharmacist as well as a patient living with sickle cell...

Despite increasing early detection of cervical cancer, in 2022, it is estimated that 14,100 women will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in the United States. Of these women, an estimated 4,280 of them will die from the disease [1]. Over the years, the death rate due to cervical cancer has decreased significantly, and the...

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly caused unexpected chaos all over the world. Healthcare was forced to quickly modify how patients were receiving care while at the same time attempting to manage the influx of sick patients, all with reduced staff. As a result, COVID-19 has impacted so many areas of medicine, including cervical cancer screening. The...

Among other problems, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many missed medical visits for cervical cancer screening. As we continue to work through the pandemic, one approach is to use HPV self-sampling instead of cervical cytology, which requires a healthcare provider visit and pap smear. HPV self-sampling has already been implemented in some areas of...

Despite existing cervical cancer screening options, cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women between the ages of 15 – 44 [1]. It is worth taking the time to understand cervical cancer screening disparities so that efforts can be made to rectify them.  Identifying Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening A recent study...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 1.2 to 7.3% of adults globally. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the primary symptoms of the disease, and they have been linked to consequences in multiple areas of daily life. This study, published in the Journal of Neural Transmission, examines the work-related issues faced by adults with ADHD....

Sleep disorders are common in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, published in Psychiatric Research, evaluated the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders and sleep disturbances in Italian psychiatric outpatients with ADHD and other mental disorders.   The study included 634 participants who underwent mental health consultations. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus V. 5.0.0 interview...

This systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Pediatric Research, looks at differences in ADHD symptoms and diagnosis between adults born at term and preterm. The goal was to understand the relationship among gestational age, birth length, birth size, and adult ADHD. The study used ADHD symptom self-report and diagnosis data and birth data from multiple databases.  Ultimately,...

The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) is a gold-standard continuous performance test for ADHD that assesses the ability to sustain attention and inhibit impulsivity. This study, published in Eneuro, uses this test alongside EEG studies to understand cortical activity in adults with ADHD, aged 18-60. The study used a 128-channel EEG and included 53 adults...