April 01, 2025

Utilizing Staff for Patient Adherence

Here, I discuss the primary reasons for patient nonadherence and how, specifically, allied staff can play a role in increasing the likelihood of patients adhering to their follow-up visits and prescribed treatment plans for their ocular conditions.

Optometric Management

August 11, 2025

FDA OKs Bioequivalent Iron Sucrose for CKD Anemia

The FDA has approved a bioequivalent iron sucrose injection for treating iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Conexiant

August 11, 2025

AI-Powered Blood Test Detects COPD with 90% Accuracy

In a study of 182 participants, a machine learning–selected metabolite panel enables accurate COPD detection using routine blood samples

The Analytical Scientist

August 07, 2025

Every 1,000 Steps May Slash Heart Risk 17%

Each additional 1,000 daily steps a day may be associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with hypertension, with benefits evident at step counts well below 10,000 steps per day.

Conexiant

August 07, 2025

Delayed Hypertension Diagnoses Raise 5-Year Cardiovascular Risk

Analysis of electronic health records reveals that delays in clinical hypertension diagnosis persist despite frequent outpatient visits and are linked to increased cardiovascular event rates.

Conexiant

August 06, 2025

DASH4D: Sodium Reduction Lowered Blood Pressure in T2D

Researchers found that a lower sodium DASH-style diet tailored for type 2 diabetes reduced blood pressure in adults receiving antihypertensive treatment.

Conexiant

August 06, 2025

Do Retail Health Kiosks Tell Different Story?

Analysis of U.S. retail health kiosk users reveals that nearly half had high blood pressure, with the highest prevalence among non-Hispanic Black adults.

Conexiant

July 30, 2025

JAK Inhibitors May Improve Artery Health Markers

JAK inhibitor therapy targets inflammation and correlates with improvements in carotid artery measurements, while baseline vascular markers continue to predict cardiovascular risk.

Conexiant

August 05, 2025

Periodontal Disease: Systemic Associations Across Multiple Organ Systems

Evidence links periodontal inflammation to systemic dysfunction across cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and neurologic systems.

Conexiant