Internal Medicine Journal Articles

• Omega-3: Overlooked Evidence-Based Therapy for Heart Failure This commentary highlights the benefits of omega-3 as a safe and inexpensive medical therapy for heart failure. Why hasn't its use been more widely adopted?
  JACC: Heart Failure, June 28, 2022
• Use of At-Home COVID-19 Tests This report details the rapid increase in the use of at-home COVID-19 tests between the SARS-CoV-2 Delta- and Omicron-predominant periods. How did their use vary by demographic?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, June 27, 2022
• Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccine in Multiple Myeloma Are COVID-19 vaccines effective in producing antibody response in patients with multiple myeloma and other monoclonal gammopathies?
  Laboratory Medicine, June 27, 2022
• The Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia With Triptans Trigeminal neuralgia can be challenging to treat, with many patients refractory to current options. Might triptans be useful for alleviating symptoms?
  Headache, June 27, 2022
• Plerixafor on a WHIM: Promise or Fantasy of a CXCR4 Inhibitor Review emerging data on the use of Plerixafor, a CXCR4 inhibitor, in the treatment of WHIM syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections and Myelokathexis) and other skin diseases.
  Skin Therapy Letter, June 27, 2022
• A Novel Person-Centered Outcome Measure for People With HIV Learn more about a patient-reported outcome measure to help advance the goal of person-centered HIV care.
  HIV Medicine, June 27, 2022
• Depression and 10-Year and Lifetime CVD Risk Among US Adults This study aimed to assess the association of mild and major depression with 10-year ASCVD risk for people aged 40-79 years and lifetime CVD risk for people aged 20-39 years.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, June 27, 2022
• Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination in Adults Aged 19-59 Years The ACIP has expanded the indicated age range for universal HepB vaccination to now include adults aged 19-59 years.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, June 24, 2022
• New Horizons in Type 2 Myocardial Infarction What is Type 2 myocardial infarction, how does it differ from Type 1, and how should it be approached? Review the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of this recently defined entity in this paper.
  Age and Ageing, June 24, 2022
• YUN Training With Pelvic Floor Magnetic Stimulation Efficacy Is this combination strategy an effective option for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence and sexual function?
  Translational Andrology and Urology, June 24, 2022
• Cardiometabolic Risk and Hormones in Postmenopausal Women Is there an association between cardiometabolic risk factors and sex hormones in postmenopausal women? A new study examines the potential link.
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, June 24, 2022
• Safety, Efficacy of Postoperative NSAIDs in Sports Medicine NSAIDs are commonly used for postoperative pain management, but the potential risks of these medications have raised concerns. Are they safe to use?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, June 24, 2022
• HIV Pretreatment Drug Resistance Impacts ART Outcomes Pretreatment drug resistance has been associated with a higher risk of first-line ART failure.
  AIDS, June 24, 2022
• New Tactics for Our Losing Battle Against Hypertension Despite efforts, the prevalence of hypertension has seen little improvement, and uncontrolled hypertension is on the rise. This essay suggests an unconventional strategy to help reverse this crisis.
  Circulation, June 24, 2022
• ACG Clinical Practice Guideline on Upper GI and Ulcer Bleeding This brief review summarizes important highlights of the 2021 ACG Clinical Guidelines on upper GI bleeding, including risk stratification, preendoscopic therapy, and endoscopy timing.
  Southern Medical Journal, June 24, 2022
• Impact of Maternal Smoking on Embryonic Development How does periconceptional smoking impact embryonic morphology?
  Human Reproduction, June 24, 2022
• Black and White Art and the Visual Brain This essay explores the neuropsychological effects of art depicted in black and white. Why do artists choose to work in black and white, and what insights might that give us into brain function?
  Brain, June 24, 2022
• Impact of Medications on Anthropometric Indices in PCOS How do different pharmacologic treatment options for PCOS affect anthropometric outcomes among these women?
  Clinical Endocrinology, June 23, 2022
• Economic Burden of Lyme Disease in High-Incidence Areas An economic evaluation of the costs associated with Lyme disease underscores the importance of effective prevention measures.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, June 23, 2022
• Long-term Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in the Nursing Home How did SARS-CoV-2 vaccination impact breakthrough infection rates in nursing homes?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 23, 2022