Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Frauke Mueller, Najla Chebib, Sabrina Maniewicz, Laurence Genton
Summary: Xerostomia and hyposalivation are common conditions in old age, especially among those with multiple illnesses, often caused by taking multiple medications. These conditions have negative impacts on oral functions and can lead to super-infections and dental problems. Patients with xerostomia often avoid certain foods but some foods may help alleviate symptoms. This review discusses limited evidence on nutritional advice for patients with xerostomia and calls for further research on nutritional intake to improve oral health and quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Timothee Olivier, Alyson Haslam, Vinay Prasad
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigates the commonness of restricted choice of treatment among physicians and investigators conducting oncology randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in control groups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Wytse J. Kuiper, Koen P. Grootens, Angele P. M. Kerckhoffs
Summary: This study aims to fill the gap by reviewing the literature and surveying psychiatrists and nephrologists with experience in CLHT using a self-designed questionnaire, forming an integrated picture of the current knowledge and clinical practices of CLHT and providing practical recommendations for colleagues managing patients with mood disorders requiring lithium therapy and renal dysfunction.
Review
Allergy
Ming Zhao, Jiali Wu, Haijing Wu, Amr H. Sawalha, Qianjin Lu
Summary: Scleroderma consists of two major clinical subsets: systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma, each with distinct characteristics and clinical manifestations. Systemic sclerosis can lead to organ complications, while localized scleroderma is primarily confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maira Ramos Alves, Cristiane de Cassia Bergamaschi, Silvio Barberato-Filho, Daniela Oliveira de Melo, Rejane Coan Ferretti Mayer, Jardel Correa de Oliveira, Franciele Cordeiro Gabriel, Nigar Sekercioglu, Carmen Veronica Mendes Abdala, Luciane Cruz Lopes
Summary: This study aims to assess the quality of guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of schizophrenia in children and adolescents. Through a systematic search and evaluation of CPGs, it was found that the overall quality of the documents was low and the quality of recommendations needs improvement.
Article
Oncology
Carolin Weiss Lucas, Mirjam Renovanz, Johanna Jost, Michael Sabel, Dorothee Wiewrodt, Marion Rapp
Summary: The burden of psycho-oncology related to intracranial tumor diagnosis often leads to cognitive deficits and changes in character, impacting quality of life and daily activities. However, despite the availability of relevant healthcare structures, clinical assessment practices for patient-reported outcomes remain inconsistent, calling for concise recommendations tailored to neuro-oncological patients. The survey conducted by the German Society of Neurosurgery evaluated healthcare resources and assessment practices, highlighting the impact of quality assurance strategies like department certification on PRO assessment practices.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Stephen Birch, Nicola Robinson
Summary: Acupuncture is widely mentioned in post-stroke treatment, with positive recommendations for 15 symptom areas such as stroke rehabilitation and shoulder pain. However, there are variations in the evidence used by international guideline developers, highlighting the need for recommendations based on high-quality evidence.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Caitlin Colling, Steven J. Atlas, Deborah J. Wexler
Summary: Based on the 2021 ADA recommendations, a study involving 13,350 adults with type 2 diabetes found that one-third of patients were eligible for treatment with SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA. Specifically, 13% met criteria for SGLT2i based on heart failure or albuminuric CKD, while 18% met criteria based on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or CKD with an albumin-to-creatinine ratio of <= 300 mg/g.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Suthida Suwanvecho, Harit Suwanrusme, Tanawat Jirakulaporn, Surasit Issarachai, Nimit Taechakraichana, Palita Lungchukiet, Wimolrat Decha, Wisanu Boonpakdee, Nittaya Thanakarn, Pattanawadee Wongrattananon, Anita M. Preininger, Metasebya Solomon, Suwei Wang, Rezzan Hekmat, Irene Dankwa-Mullan, Edward Shortliffe, Vimla L. Patel, Yull Arriaga, Gretchen Purcell Jackson, Narongsak Kiatikajornthada
Summary: The study shows that IBM Watson for Oncology provides treatment options generally consistent with recommendations from oncologists outside the US. Around 60% of the treatment pairs for breast, lung, colon, and rectal cancers were identical or equally acceptable to the options provided by WfO.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Nancy A. Baker, Julianna Dole, Shawn C. Roll
Summary: This study consolidated clinical treatment recommendations for CTS, classified them by strength of evidence, and summarized them into 12 broad treatment categories. Surgery, positioning, and steroids received strong support, while conservative treatments provided by rehabilitation professionals were conditionally supported.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Jinuk Hwang, Seheon Kim
Summary: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are expected to have a significant impact on the travel behavior of people with disabilities. However, there is limited research on their travel behavior and needs regarding AVs. This study examines the potential mode choice of individuals with disabilities when considering AV transportation services (AVTS). The findings highlight the importance of attitudes, perceptions, and the presence of human attendants in influencing their mode choice and suggest targeted strategies to make AVTS a viable transportation option for people with disabilities.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Review
Substance Abuse
Ramzi G. Salloum, Alana M. Rojewski, Megan E. Piper, Janice A. Blalock, Belinda Borrelli, Lindsay M. Boyce, Jennifer A. Minnix, Omara Dogar, Rachel L. Tomko, Douglas E. Jorenby, Chris Kotsen, Jamie S. Ostroff
Summary: This study assessed the reporting of treatment fidelity in behavioral tobacco treatment trials and found inconsistencies in fidelity reporting, highlighting challenges in evaluating rigor, reproducibility, and interpretation and dissemination of findings.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel Porat, Carmil Azran, Hasan Kais, Arik Dahan
Summary: This article investigates the impact of bariatric surgery on the drug lamotrigine, highlighting the challenges in its use post-surgery and the potential for varying effects on drug plasma levels. It concludes with clinical recommendations to ensure better patient care and emphasize the need for extra caution with these patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Elmars Rancans, Zsofia Borbala Dombi, Agota Barabassy
Summary: This perspective paper aims to shed light on the appropriate dosing strategies of cariprazine, a novel antipsychotic medication, through summarizing clinical data and real-world evidence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Business
Jungkeun Kim, Jeong Hyun Kim, Changju Kim, Jooyoung Park
Summary: This research investigates individuals' responses to recommendation options generated by ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, through five studies. In contrast to previous research on choice overload, Studies 1 and 2 find that people tend to respond positively to a large number of recommendation options (60 options), indicating diverse consumer perceptions of AI-generated recommendations. Studies 3 and 4 demonstrate the moderating effect of recommendation agents and suggest that choice overload elicits different patterns of consumer reactions depending on whether the recommendations are from a human or AI agent. Finally, Study 5 measures consumer preferences for recommendation agents and reveals a general preference for ChatGPT, especially when a large number of options are available. These findings have important implications for recommendation system design and user preferences towards AI-powered recommendations.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Siegfried Segaert, Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton, Pablo de la Cueva, Ahmad Jalili, Dominique Lons Danic, Andrew E. Pink, Diamant Thaci, Melinda Gooderham
Summary: This article reviews the unmet needs in long-term management of psoriasis, suggesting that topical therapies could be the best treatment option in certain phases of the chronic disease. It calls for clinical alignment on terminology, recommending 'long-term management' as the most appropriate term, and provides recommendations for the implementation of topicals as part of long-term management strategies.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Valeria Brazzelli, Sara Grassi, Stefania Barruscotti, Giorgio Croci, Giovanni Borroni
GIORNALE ITALIANO DI DERMATOLOGIA E VENEREOLOGIA
(2020)
Article
Dermatology
Enzo Berardesca, Adriana Bonfigli, Bernard Cribier, Frederic Flament, Marco Vicic, Delphine Kerob, Jerry Tan
CLINICAL COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DERMATOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Dermatology
Enzo Berardesca, Norma Cameli, Marco Piacentini, Stefano Veraldi, Leonardo Celleno
Summary: The study demonstrates that a cosmetic formulation containing 4% capryloyl glycine is highly effective in reducing various parameters related to hair growth and thickness in the treatment of hypertrichosis, showing significant differences compared to placebo.
JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
Ella A. Csuka, Suzanne C. Ward, Chloe Ekelem, David A. Csuka, Marco Ardigo, Natasha A. Mesinkovska
Summary: This study evaluated the scientific evidence supporting the use of noninvasive optical imaging techniques in the diagnosis and prognosis of inflammatory skin diseases. The research found that these techniques have potential diagnostic value in psoriasiform and spongiotic dermatoses, but improvements in devices and further correlation with histology are needed to broaden their utility.
LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
A. Jalili, P. Calzavara-Pinton, L. Kircik, D. Lons-Danic, A. Pink, S. Tyring, P. de la Cueva, M. Gooderham, S. Segaert, N. Nyholm, H. Thoning, B. Petersen, D. Thaci
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of long-term use of fixed-dose combination calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate foam on health-related quality of life and symptom severity in patients with psoriasis. Results showed that patients in the proactive management arm had significantly better DLQI and PSI scores compared to the reactive management arm. In addition, in terms of PROs, patients with baseline flare had worse outcomes than those with relapse or in remission.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Dermatology
Enzo Berardesca, Norma Cameli
Summary: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage and neurodegenerative diseases. Supplementation of vitamin E can be beneficial in certain cases and chronic diseases. While some studies suggest a positive role of vitamin E in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton, Irene Calzavara-Pinton, Chiara Rovati, Mariateresa Rossi
Summary: Actinic keratosis is a disease caused by excessive sun exposure, which needs to be treated to prevent the development of cancer. Different treatments, including physical ablative techniques and medication, are used for various lesions. There is no difference in treatment efficacy and tolerability between older and younger patients, but older patients often require more motivation for treatment.
Article
Dermatology
V Rasmont, A. Valois, A. Gueniche, G. Sore, D. Kerob, M. Nielsen, E. Berardesca
Summary: Vichy volcanic mineralizing water (VVMW) has been shown to strengthen skin barrier, antioxidant defense, and have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect the skin against exposome aggressions.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Dermatology
Alessandro Laghi, Chiara Franceschini, Victor Desmond Mandel, Miriam Teoli, Felice Musicco, Massimo Sansone, Antonia Marina La Malfa, Marco Ardigo
Summary: This study evaluated the frequency and potential of gel formulation of chlormethine (CG) for the treatment of mycosis fungoides (MF) through a systematic review and comparison with real-world experience. The results showed that CG gel had a high response rate and good safety in treating MF.
DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Enzo Berardesca, Adriana Bonfigli, Claudia Cartigliani, Delphine Kerob, Jerry Tan
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of M89PF in patients with rosacea, erythema, and sensitive skin using protective face masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results showed that M89PF significantly improved erythema, skin tightness, dryness, TEWL, and skin hydration, while reducing skin sensitivity.
CLINICAL COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Enzo Berardesca
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marcella Nunziato, Anna Balato, Anna Ruocco, Valeria D'Argenio, Roberta Di Caprio, Nicola Balato, Fabio Ayala, Francesco Salvatore
Summary: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder with an immune basis, characterized by red, flaky patches that often release silvery scales. The study aimed to determine if there are genetic alterations that can explain the onset of the disease by using next-generation sequencing technologies and a multigene panel. Variants associated with psoriasis were found in the TRAF3IP2 gene, and a missense variant was found in the NAT9 gene. The use of multigene panels can help identify new susceptibility genes and allow for early diagnoses in affected families.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
Sara Mazzilli, Alessandro Giunta, Marco Galluzzo, Virginia Garofalo, Elena Campione, Monia Di Prete, Augusto Orlandi, Marco Ardigo, Luca Bianchi
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Anna Carbone, Flavia Persechino, Giovanni Paolino, Carlo Cota, Paolo Piemonte, Chiara Franceschini, Laura Eibenschutz, Angela Ferrari, Pierluigi Buccini, Pasquale Frascione, Stefano Calvieri, Marco Ardigo
Summary: EMLPGPs can be detected at any age and may pose a pitfall, especially in high-risk patients, leading to over-excision of lesions. The presence of peripheral globules should be evaluated considering the overall dermoscopic features. RCM can significantly contribute to the management of lesions through the detection of cyto-architectural atypia.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
