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Compression Garments Effective in Reducing Cellulitis

Researchers examined the benefit of compression garments in patients with lower extremity edema at risk for cellulitis. Eligible patients reported significant edema for more than three months in one or both legs, and a history of two or more episodes of cellulitis in the same leg within the previous two years.

Low BNP Levels in Up to 16% of Heart Failure Patients

In patients with clinical heart failure and low B-type natriuretic peptide levels, the authors found these patients usually are young and obese, with higher ejection fraction and better renal function.

How to Safely Open Schools in the Time of COVID-19

Multiple COVID-19 transmission clusters were identified in a Georgia school district, with educators often the index cases. The CDC has provided recommendations for safely opening schools.

COVID-19 Long-Haulers May Show Signs of Chronic Fatigue, Myalgic Encephalitis

Many patients with COVID-19 will go on to develop persisting symptoms that resemble those of myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, regardless of symptoms experienced at viral onset.

Employing Technology and Exergames to Improve Balance Post-Stroke

This small pilot study reveals potential for exergames (activity-based video games) to be used as a telemedicine rehabilitation intervention in improving balance and function in patients six to eight weeks post-stroke.

Dairy, Bone Health, and Menopause

An analysis of data from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation cohort did not reveal a significant association between daily dairy intake frequency, femoral and spine bone mineral density loss, and non-traumatic fracture risk among women transitioning to menopause.

Exercise Intervention for Improving Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver

A small interventional study assessed the histological appearance of liver biopsies from patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) who completed 12-weeks of structured and supported aerobic exercise. Compared to biopsies from a nonexercising control group, the intervention arm demonstrated some reversal of histopathologic changes caused by MAFLD.

Religion and Spirituality in Primary Care

Religious commitment is intrinsically connected to cultural, mental, spiritual, and societal aspects of wellness, and, thus, should be better recognized by the medical community, whose goal is to provide culturally competent, relationship-centered healthcare. As physicians strive to provide care that is culturally competent and patient-centered, they must be careful to take into account their patients’ deepest human commitments.

Evinacumab-dgnb Injection (Evkeeza)

Evinacumab-dgnb should be prescribed as an adjunct to other low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering therapy to treat patients age 12 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Prednisone vs. Placebo in Short-Term Prevention of Episodic Cluster Headaches

Prednisone, given at 100 mg for five days and then tapering by 20 mg every three days, is a safe and effective short-term prevention for episodic cluster headaches while waiting for longer-acting preventive agents to be initiated.