Latest Pathology News
Bioinformatics Tool Can ID Source of Bloodstream Pathogens
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A streamlined bioinformatics tool can match bloodstream pathogens to a candidate source, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Nature Medicine.
Triple Combo Regimens May Address Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Triple therapy with VX-659 or VX-445 combined with tezacaftor-ivacaftor shows promise for the treatment of adult patients with cystic fibrosis who have mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, according to two studies published online Oct. 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The studies were published to coincide with presentation at the annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, held from Oct. 18 to 20 in Denver.
CDC: First U.S. Case of Rat-Borne Andes Virus Diagnosed
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The first confirmed U.S. case of a virus carried by South American rodents occurred earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Limited Evidence for OTC Preps to Treat Nasal Symptoms of Colds
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Limited evidence is available for over-the-counter treatments for nasal symptoms of the common cold, according to a report published online Oct. 10 in The BMJ.
Polypharmacy of Prescription Medications Increased for U.S. Older Adults
IV Iron Dextran Cost-Effective for Managing Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Over-the-Counter Naloxone Shows Limited Uptake
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals
Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis