Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Clinicians assessing health-related quality of life in children with epilepsy now have clearer benchmarks. A new study provides the first estimates of the minimum clinically important difference for the...
08/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/11/2025
Kate Young
A new study finds that oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capsules combined with partial enteral nutrition are as effective as immunosuppressants in treating pediatric Crohn disease. The treatment...
08/11/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/08/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A large database study reveals a dose-dependent association between opioid use and risk of surgical and medical complications following primary shoulder arthroplasty.
08/08/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/06/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A retrospective analysis of more than 38,000 patients found that outpatient revision total knee arthroplasty is not associated with higher rates of perioperative complications or repeat revisions compared...
08/06/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/01/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized controlled trial reveals that children with ADHD and ASD have distinct gut microbiota signatures, and that probiotic supplementation alters these profiles, offering promising insights for...
08/01/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/30/2025
Kate Young
A large cohort study of adolescents found that higher restricted normalized isotropic (RNI) values—an MRI-based marker of brain microstructure—were associated with greater weight gain over 2 years,...
07/30/2025
APMA Conference Coverage
APMA Conference Coverage
07/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
An 8-year study reveals high rates of ipsilateral fractures and Charcot neuroarthropathy after pedal-level amputations in patients with diabetes, especially following great toe amputation.
07/28/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The results from a single-center study show that adopting institutional guidelines favoring oral antibiotics can safely reduce reliance on intravenous therapy, streamline care, and maintain clinical...
07/28/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
07/28/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Recent studies show distinct metabolic disruptions in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, plaque progression in adults post–COVID-19, and surprising pneumococcal risk patterns. ...
07/28/2025
PUPC Conference Coverage
PUPC Conference Coverage
07/18/2025
Kate Young
Amid rising rates of adolescent mental health issues, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, primary care providers are uniquely positioned to identify and treat conditions like depression and anxiety...
07/18/2025