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Low-Dose Hydrocortisone and Cognition in Women With HIV – A Randomized Clinical Trial

Importance  Women with HIV experience high rates of trauma, chronic stress, and depression, which are linked to cognitive impairment. Dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, glucocorticoid receptor function, inflammation, and HIV persistence are candidate mechanisms, yet no interventions directly target…

Gestational Diabetes and Postpartum Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Disorders

Importance  Gestational diabetes is associated with future cardiometabolic risk, but postpartum evidence across the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) disorder spectrum remains limited. Objective  To characterize the timing and magnitude of incident postpartum CKM disorders after a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. Design,…

Genetic Ancestry and Colorectal Cancer in the All of Us Dataset

Importance  Genetic ancestry may complement biological, behavioral, and clinical factors in understanding colorectal cancer (CRC) disparities; yet, ancestry-informed analyses in CRC remain limited. Objective  To characterize associations of genetic ancestry with CRC burden, age at diagnosis, and age-specific risk, and…

Long-Term Fatigue After Treatment for Breast Cancer

Importance  Patients with breast cancer (BC) may have long-term fatigue after treatment, which is associated with reduced quality of life. Objective  To identify cardiac, psychological, and cancer treatment factors associated with fatigue before and 24 months after BC treatment. Design,…

Comprehensive Review of Pigtail Catheter Management

Importance  A comprehensive review of chest tube management was developed to help clinicians better understand the different types of chest tubes, their indications, and key management principles to optimize patient outcomes. With the increasing use of small-bore, “pigtail” catheters in…