Stem Cell Transplant May Be Effective for Systemic Sclerosis
Small study shows improvements in management of cutaneous, organ manifestations
Depressed Rural HIV Patients May Benefit From Therapy Via Phone
Telephone-administered interpersonal psychotherapy associated with fewer depressive symptoms
Very Low-Calorie Diet Prompts Brief Heart Function Drop
44 percent rise in myocardial triglyceride content; tied to reduction in systolic, diastolic function
Ridesharing Services Don’t Reduce Missed Appointments
Among Medicaid patients, uptake of ridesharing is low and doesn't reduce missed appointments
HSV-1 Prevalence 47.8 Percent in 14- to 49-Year-Olds
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 is 11.9 percent; both declined from 1999-2000 to 2015-2016
2005 to 2014 Saw Increase in Melanoma Incidence
For males and females combined, incidence fell for those aged 15 to 44, increased for those ≥55
Sustained Viral Suppression Lower Among Blacks With HIV
Compared with Hispanics and whites, blacks also have longer periods with viral load >1,500 copies/mL
Guideline-Directed Medical Tx Adherence Low Post CABG
Compliance higher in PCI than CABG, but remains low in contemporary clinical trials
Possible Link Found Between Poor Diet and Back Injuries
High advanced glycation end product diet linked to faster bone aging changes in young female mice
Mental Health Care Access Differs With Race, Insurance
When in psychological distress, whites and privately insured report more care delays, poor funds for meds
