Systematic review identifies specific medications significantly associated with drug-induced hyperpigmentation across diverse drug classes.
These Common Meds Might Be Darkening Your Skin
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated twenty-two studies regarding the incidence of drug-induced hyperpigmentation. The analysis f…
A major review reveals many common medicines can cause noticeable skin darkening.
Cross-Sectional Analysis of Cardiac Structure and Function in 57 Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Heart Risk Found in Young Sickle Cell Patients
This observational, cross-sectional study assessed echocardiographic profiles in 57 adults with confirmed Sickle Cell Disease at a tertiary …
Young adults with sickle cell disease often show early signs of heart strain, explaining why some feel tired or short of breath even when ot…
Decitabine versus hydroxyurea in advanced chronic myelomonocytic leukemia shows survival differences linked to baseline counts.
Keeping Blood Cell Counts Low in Leukemia Predicts Who Lives Longer
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) enrolled 120 patients with advanced proliferative chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) comparing de…
In chronic myelomonacytic leukemia, keeping abnormal blood cells low after treatment predicts who lives longer than bone marrow changes alon…
POCUS-guided assessments and serial exchange transfusions improved outcomes in a 20-year-old male with sickle cell disease and acute chest syndrome.
Bedside Ultrasound Saves Sickle Cell Lives
This single case report describes a 20-year-old male with HbSS, acute chest syndrome, and acute pulmonary hypertension managed in the ICU. U…
A simple ultrasound at the bedside can tell doctors exactly when a sickle cell patient needs another blood transfusion to save their life.