Discoveries & Impact

Doctors frequently rely on the electronic health record (EHR) when caring for patients. Oftentimes, EHR systems will include clinical decision support tools that offer recommendations and reminders for physicians determining how to manage diagnosis or treatment plans.

A new study demonstrates how public health strategies aimed at improving HIV treatment outcomes can be used to better care for patients with another viral infection, hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a deadly blood-borne disease that causes liver inflammation and scarring.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy, a medical procedure that examines the distal part of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, is recommended for patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC). A new study by Yale researchers investigated whether early sigmoidoscopy affected clinical outcomes in a well-characterized cohort of hospitalized patients presenting with ASUC.

In the kidneys, the lymphatics help remove excess fluid and macromolecules to maintain proper kidney function, and to contribute to kidney immunity and responses after injuries. A new article in Kidney360 provides a comprehensive overview of the functions of the lymphatic system in several kidney disease states.

Engineered stone has become a popular alternative to natural stone and synthetic countertops throughout the U.S. However, workers who cut, polish, and install engineered stone countertops have developed severe silicosis, a progressive, irreversible, and preventable chronic lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica.

Wearable devices often pick up noisy electrocardiograms (ECGs), which can hinder artificial intelligence (AI)-based detection of cardiovascular disease. In a new paper published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers from Yale Cardiovascular Medicine and Computer Science developed a noise-adapted AI model that can detect left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) from ECGs obtained by wearable devices.

A new article in the Journal of Healthcare Leadership advocates for the integration of culinary medicine programs into healthcare and medical education. Culinary medicine classes are taught by teams of physicians, chefs, and registered dietitian nutritionists.

Pneumocystis jirovecii is a pathogen that causes severe illness and even death for people who are immunocompromised due to solid organ transplantation. When the organism is inhaled by an immunocompromised individual, infection can occur.

Dialysis is life-saving treatment for individuals experiencing kidney failure. During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients were affected in many ways.