Telehepatology Use and Satisfaction Among Vulnerable Cirrhosis Patients Across Three Healthcare Systems in the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic Era.

Background And Aims: Telehealth has emerged as an important mode of cirrhosis care delivery, but its use and satisfaction among vulnerable populations (eg, racial/ethnic minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged, substance use disorders) are unknown. We evaluated digital capacity, telehealth use, satisfaction and associated factors among patients receiving hepatology care via telehealth (telehepatology) across 2 Veterans Affairs and 1 safety-net Healthcare systems.

Methods: English- and Spanish-speaking adults with cirrhosis (N = 256) completed surveys on telehealth use and satisfaction, quality of life, pandemic stress, alcohol use and depression.

Sustained Exposure of Substance P Causes Tendinopathy.

Recently, neuromediators such as substance P (SP) have been found to be important factors in tendon homeostasis. Some studies have found SP to be the cause of inflammation and tendinopathy, whereas others have determined it to be a critical component of tendon healing. As demonstrated by these conflicting findings, the effects of SP on tendinopathy remain unclear.

Long-Term Oral Bisphosphonate Compliance Focusing on Switching of Prescription Pattern.

Background: Factors determining bisphosphonate compliance are not fully understood. We examined fluctuations in oral bisphosphonate dosing intervals to gauge therapeutic compliance in patients with osteoporosis.

Materials And Methods: Hospital data accruing between 2010 and 2017 were accessed to retrospectively study patients ≥50 years old (N=1873), each prescribed bisphosphonate at initial diagnosis of osteoporosis.