Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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General Medicine

Algorithm for Noninvasive Respiratory Support Paths in COVID-19 Management

Brandon May

September 13, 2021

A new algorithm offers guidance on when to start and stop noninvasive respiratory therapies for COVID-19.

Celiac Disease

Transglutaminase 2 Inhibitor Reduces Gluten-Induced Mucosal Injury in Patients With Celiac Disease

Brandon May

September 7, 2021

Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of treatment with a selective oral transglutaminase 2 inhibitor in patients with well-controlled celiac disease.

General Medicine

Approaches to Reduce Therapeutic Inertia in Diabetes Management

Brandon May

August 17, 2021

A team of researchers investigated the effect of interventions to overcome therapeutic inertia regarding glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Ulcerative colitis

Pilot UC Study Shows Recruitment is a Major Challenge in Pediatric FMT Trials

Brandon May

August 13, 2021

Investigators discussed their findings and lessons to be learned from the first pilot trial of FMT in pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Studies Support Transmural Healing as a Relevant Treatment Target in Crohn Disease

Brandon May

July 28, 2021

Investigators performed a systematic review to examine the varying definitions of transmural healing and assess its impact on CD-related outcomes.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Mediterranean Diet Lead to Similar Symptom Remission in Crohn Disease

Brandon May

July 20, 2021

Researchers compared the effectiveness of the specific carbohydrate diet with the Mediterranean diet for the management of Crohn disease symptoms.

Ulcerative colitis

Vedolizumab Improves Histologic Remission, Disease Activity Better Than Adalimumab in UC

Brandon May

July 13, 2021

Investigators compared rates of histologic remission and disease activity in patients with UC treated with vedolizumab vs adalimumab.

General Gastroenterology

Hemospray Alone or in Combination With Conventional Techniques Effectively Manages GI Bleeding

Brandon May

July 8, 2021

Investigators assessed the effectiveness of Hemospray for the management of GI bleeding.

Gastric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Reduces ICP in Women With Obesity and Intracranial Hypertension

Brandon May

June 22, 2021

Investigators compared bariatric surgery with a community weight management intervention in ability to reduce intracranial pressure among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Hematology Advisor spoke with experts about the new ASH clinical practice guidelines for VTE.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Steroid Use, Presence of Central Venous Catheter Predict VTE Risk in Children With IBD

Brandon May

June 16, 2021

Investigators examined the clinical characteristics of patients with IBD and VTE and identified risk factors associated with VTE occurrence.

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