Research Summaries

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
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
07/15/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research shows stalled childhood vaccine progress, elevated heart risks linked to COVID-19 vaccines in young men, and rising gastrointestinal disorders during the pandemic.
07/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/15/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A national analysis of county-level measles-mumps-rubella vaccination rates from 2017 to 2024 shows a significant decline following the COVID-19 pandemic, with geographic variation and implications for...
06/15/2025
Public Health
Public Health
05/28/2025
Kate Young
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC will no longer recommend the COVID-19 booster vaccine for healthy children and pregnant people. The announcement comes despite previous CDC...
05/28/2025
ACFAS Conference Coverage
ACFAS Conference Coverage
05/22/2025
Kate Young
A new retrospective study presented at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 2025 Scientific Conference suggests a potential link between long-term warfarin use and higher rates of ankle fracture...
05/22/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
05/12/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research explores long COVID risks in children, ACIP's expanded RSV vaccine use, U.S. disease resurgence under falling immunization, and long COVID’s burden on health care workers.
05/12/2025