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A Synopsis of the 2025 VA/DoD Lipid Management Guideline: What Clinicians Need to Know

By MedXY 09/20/2026

Concise review of the 2025 VA/DoD lipid guideline: new risk tool (PREVENT), CAC and one-time Lp(a) for risk refinement, statins for selected primary prevention groups (including people with HIV), and intensified combination therapy for very-high-risk secondary prevention.

Clinical Updates Critical Care Internal Medicine news

Impact of Hospital Transfer-In Prevalence on Risk-Adjusted Outcomes: Insights from a National Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/20/2026

This review synthesizes evidence on how hospitals' prevalence of transfer-in patients relates to risk-adjusted mortality, length of stay, and charges, highlighting complex interplay between patient case mix and hospital performance metrics.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine news

VPS13D: A Crucial Regulator of Organelle Contact Sites and Lipid Metabolism in Alcohol-Associated Steatohepatitis

By MedXY 09/19/2026

VPS13D protects against alcohol-induced liver injury by maintaining mitochondria-ER contact sites, regulating phospholipid balance and promoting VLDL secretion, thus mitigating steatosis and inflammation in alcoholic hepatitis.

Internal Medicine news Nursing & care

Facilitators and Barriers of Using Smart Bedside Station Systems Among Hospitalized Patients: A Qualitative Study Based on UTAUT

By MedXY 09/18/2026

This study explores factors that promote or hinder hospitalized patients' use of Smart Bedside Station systems, revealing that nursing support and useful video education encourage use, while cognitive and workflow challenges limit sustained engagement.

Internal Medicine Nephrology news

KDIGO 2026 on Anemia in CKD: Key Recommendations and Practical Guidance for Clinicians

By MedXY 09/18/2026

KDIGO 2026 updates anemia care in CKD: evidence-based thresholds for iron therapy, preference for IV iron on hemodialysis, ESA-first approach over HIF-PHIs, individualized Hb initiation, and an ESA maintenance upper Hb target <11.5 g/dL.

Internal Medicine Neurology news

Korsakoff Syndrome: Clinical Profiles, Brain Imaging Insights, and Mortality Risks in a Large Cohort

By MedXY 09/16/2026

This study delineates clinical features, brain MRI findings, and mortality factors in Korsakoff syndrome, emphasizing under-recognition of Wernicke encephalopathy and highlighting malnutrition and liver disease as key mortality predictors.

Internal Medicine news Psychiatry

Mindfulness Group Visits: A New Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain Relief

By MedXY 09/16/2026

A randomized trial found telehealth mindfulness group visits improve chronic low back pain more than usual care, highlighting a scalable, non-drug treatment option.

Internal Medicine news Public Health

Unveiling the Impact of Social Determinants of Health Screening: Insights from an 18-Hospital Network Implementation

By MedXY 09/13/2026

This study evaluates the data quality, variability, and clinical outcomes of inpatient social determinants of health screening across 18 hospitals, revealing important disparities and validating the screening tool's clinical relevance in real-world practice.

Hematology-Oncology Internal Medicine news

Hemoglobin Levels and Mortality Risk: Insights from a Large UK Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/13/2026

A UK prospective cohort study reveals a U-shaped association between hemoglobin concentration and mortality, with both low and high levels linked to increased death risk across age and sex groups.

Internal Medicine Neurology news

Integrating Plasma p-tau217 and APOE Genotype to Predict Cognitive Decline Across Diverse Populations

By MedXY 09/13/2026

This pooled analysis of seven multi-ethnic cohorts demonstrates the combined prognostic value of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 concentrations and APOE-ε4 genotype for predicting risk and timing of cognitive impairment, emphasizing biomarker-guided strategies prior to symptom onset.

Critical Care Internal Medicine news

Understanding Physicians’ Mental Models on Goals of Care in Chronic Critical Illness: Implications for Shared Decision Making

By MedXY 09/12/2026

This study explores how intensivists conceptualize appropriate goals of care and the influences of health system factors on decision-making for patients with chronic critical illness, emphasizing predictions about quality of life and functional outcomes.

Internal Medicine news

Enhancing Inter-Visit Care in Internal Medicine Residency: Integrating Structural Support and Educational Curriculum

By MedXY 09/10/2026

An integrated educational and structural intervention in an internal medicine residency clinic improved residents' confidence and timely communication of test results, highlighting the importance of aligning education and clinical systems for inter-visit care.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Cushing’s Syndrome in the Elderly: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuances in an Aging Population

By MedXY 09/08/2026

Cushing’s syndrome in older adults requires a tailored diagnostic approach and individualized management that prioritizes functional status and quality of life over chronological age, accounting for atypical presentations and comorbidities.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Harnessing Multidomain Baseline Metrics to Predict Attrition in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Offloading Trials

By MedXY 09/08/2026

Baseline clinical, functional, and psychosocial metrics predict participant attrition in diabetic foot ulcer offloading device trials; integration via risk visualization enhances retention strategies and highlights technology benefits.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine news

Navigating Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Clinical Trials: Insights and Updates from FDA Experts

By MedXY 09/07/2026

Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) remains a pivotal challenge in drug development, with evolving drug modalities and clinical trial designs prompting updated regulatory perspectives from FDA specialists.

Internal Medicine Nephrology news

Reevaluating Calcineurin Inhibitor Use in Identical Twin Kidney Transplants: Are We Overmedicating?

By MedXY 09/04/2026

Despite identical immunogenetic makeup, half of kidney transplant recipients from identical twins remain on calcineurin inhibitors, with no demonstrable benefit in rejection reduction or graft survival over 25 years, calling for critical reassessment of immunosuppressive practices in this unique cohort.

Internal Medicine news

Enhancing Resident Efficiency and Feedback through Personalized EHR Analytics Coaching

By MedXY 09/03/2026

Individualized coaching using EHR learner analytics significantly improves resident inbasket management efficiency and feedback quality but does not reduce perceived burnout or improve confidence.

Hematology-Oncology Internal Medicine news

Daratumumab-VCd Combination Significantly Improves Survival in Newly Diagnosed AL Amyloidosis: Insights from the ANDROMEDA Trial

By MedXY 09/03/2026

The ANDROMEDA phase 3 trial demonstrates that adding subcutaneous daratumumab to VCd therapy markedly improves hematologic and organ responses, leading to better progression-free and overall survival in newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis patients.

Infectious Diseases Internal Medicine news

Long-Term Healthcare Utilization After COVID-19: Varied Patterns Based on Initial Infection Severity

By MedXY 09/01/2026

This study analyzes healthcare usage up to 12 months after COVID-19 infection, revealing prolonged increased utilization—especially among hospitalized patients—highlighting ongoing care needs for survivors.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine news

Beyond Cirrhosis: Understanding Major Adverse Liver Outcomes in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genotypes

By MedXY 08/31/2026

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) Z-allele carriers, including heterozygotes and homozygotes, exhibit progressively increased risk of adverse liver outcomes, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and vigilant monitoring.