Rheumatology joined six other Medicine specialties that filled more than 95% of fellowship positions in 2022. The National Resident Matching Program in its 2022 Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match reported that rheumatology filled 123 of 127 certified programs (96.9%) along with 265 certified positions (97.8%). Matched applicants for adult rheumatology programs included 40 US foreign […]

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers characterized the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BQ.1.1 sub-variant. Study: Convergent evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants leading to the emergence of BQ.1.1 variant. Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock Background SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 rapidly supplanted the Delta variant, and shortly after, Omicron BA.2 […]

The study covered in this summary was published on medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key takeaways Spinal curvature in patients with scoliosis appears to adversely affect diastolic myocardial strain, apparently as a result of deformity of the thoracic cage. The condition is associated with a 45% increased lifetime risk […]

In the light of the recent pandemic, people across the globe are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of consistent high-quality nutrition and daily exercise. Multiple studies have already demonstrated the positive and negative effects of various dietary constituents on human health. More specifically, prior studies conducted on certain types of transgenic mice have shown […]

Spontaneous regression of solid tumors in the absence of anticancer treatment has been known to occur, but it is extremely rare, a new study confirms. After pooling placebo response rates from 45 cancer drug trials in advanced solid tumors, researchers found a complete response of 0% and a partial response of 1%. “Now we can […]

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial. Now a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology provides some clarity. Researchers have reviewed a total of 884 studies available […]

Digital marketing is a powerful way to connect with more people who are interested in what you have to offer. Growing your business through digital marketing can help you reach your ultimate goal: more revenue. In fact, a study by StrategyR revealed that the compound annual growth rate of digital marketing from 2020-2026 is projected […]

Eight months have gone by since mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) first appeared outside historically endemic areas, and the focus is still largely on men who have sex with men (MSM). From a clinical perspective, it makes sense; one of the largest global case studies, which was published this past August in The New England […]

A diet containing fruits and vegetables contains pectins (plant polysaccharides). Pectin cannot be metabolized by mammalian cells in the gastrointestinal tract but is fermented by the gut microbiota in the colon, where short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are released. Previous studies have examined pectin’s prebiotic properties. However, the results have been inconsistent, most likely because of […]

Ad fraud is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the latest data indicates that it will cost businesses a colossal €120 billion by 2023. But even more worrying is that fraudsters’ tactics are becoming so sophisticated that even big-name companies such as Uber, Procter & Gamble, and Verizon have been victims of ad […]