Colby Stong

Researchers sought to assess treatment effects of secukinumab on clinical signs and psoriatic inflammation markers.

Researchers assessed the accuracy and biases of 4 pulse oximeters used in clinical practice by comparing their SpO2 readings with concomitant SaO2 measurements.

Using 24-hour objective actigraphy data, researchers assessed the association between rest-activity circadian rhythm and chronic respiratory diseases.

Researchers sought to determine the prevalence of endothelial dysfunction in patients with CVD and history of COVID-19 infection.

Researchers sought to compare the safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants with vitamin-K antagonists in patients with thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome.

Researchers examined the effect of immunosuppression on the trajectory of pulmonary function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.

Researchers investigated the link between GERD symptom severity and radiographic progression of systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease.

Does systemic agent prescribing for psoriasis vary by season or other exacerbating factors?

Climate change has already damaged human health, food supplies, and the environment. Rapid, decisive, coordinated action is needed to avert catastrophic health impacts.

A meta-analysis assessed exercise capacity, as measured by CPET, more than 3 months after COVID-19 infection in those with and without long COVID symptoms.

The ACT trial assessed the value of colchicine and combined rivaroxaban/aspirin therapies for preventing of COVID-19 progression in hospitalized patients.

An RCT compared a text message and web-based intervention program for disadvantaged youth who smoke with a traditional approach to smoking cessation.

A study was conducted to determine how accurate patients seeking weight loss were in determining the quality of their new diets.

How can persistent hyposnia from COVID-19 be distinguished from olfactory impairment exhibited by those with mild cognitive impairment?

The relationship of attaining PASI 100 and achieving optimal HRQOL during the open-label treatment phase of the 5-year VOYAGE 1 and 2 trials is investigated.

Researchers investigated the rate and risk for fractures and postfracture mortality among patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis.

The pilot randomized controlled trial compared telemedicine-delivered CBT for insomnia in regular users of cannabis for sleep with sleep hygiene education for improving sleep and daytime functioning and reducing cannabis use.

Researchers investigated the hepatic and gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and whether there was an association with disease severity.

Researchers assessed the effect of preoperative antiviral treatment for hepatitis C virus on the risk for surgical-related complications in patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty.

Investigators examined the prevalence, clinical impact, and associations of pericardial involvement in patients hospitalized for treatment for COVID-19.

The American College of Cardiology has published guidelines for managing adult patients with cardiovascular sequelae after COVID-19 infection.

Authors of a systematic review report on the impact of race and/or skin tone on the effectiveness of consumer wearable technology to measure heart rate and rhythm.

Investigators sought to determine whether cTnI and N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were associated with carotid plaque burden and CV events independent of the Framingham Risk Score (FRS).

A team of investigators conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate trabecular and cortical parameters of the radius and tibia in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

Investigators assessed nonoperative management vs operative management of proximal femoral fractures in institutionalized frail older patients with limited life expectancy.

A team of investigators examined the relationship between symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and diabetes status, glycemic control, diabetes duration, and biomarkers of hyperglycemia.

Major osteoporotic fracture and hip fracture are predicted by several measurements. Investigators examined whether recent fractures could also be used to predict future fractures.

A study was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of genotype-guided dosing strategies for patients receiving warfarin.

Cutaneous manifestations after COVID-19 vaccination are recorded and reported by researchers.

The effect of cholecalciferol supplementation on parathyroid hormone levels and bone loss at the lumbar spine in kidney transplant recipients was studied in a placebo-controlled trial.