Importance: The patient portal has a growing role in health care. Many health systems have implemented shared access functionality in which patients may register a care partner with unique identity credentials to access their portal. Uptake of shared access has been limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeart failure is a multifaceted syndrome contributing significantly to mortality and hospitalization rates among the global population. One of the prevalent causes of heart failure is ischemic heart disease (IHD), often caused by a blockage in a coronary artery, ultimately leading to the loss of myocardial tissue and contractile force. The impact of this ischemic ambiance on the cardiomyocyte genome and transcriptome has not been thoroughly studied.
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February 2025
Rates of childhood obesity are rising, making it a public health concern due to its link to numerous poor health outcomes over the lifespan. In adults, obesity is associated with various inflammatory skin conditions; however, this is not well-studied in children with obesity. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the TrinetX Research Network Database, evaluating children under 18 with and without obesity and various dermatologic conditions and comorbidities.
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February 2025
Objective: Labial adhesion (LA) lacks a clear etiology but is associated with low estrogen levels and lichen sclerosus (LS). Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is a contributor due to low estrogen, needing surgical resection if symptoms persist after topical estrogen use. Early diagnosis and treatment of LS can decrease the risk of development of LA.
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