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

Sleep-Related Hypoxia Tied to Higher Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Death

Brandon May

December 22, 2021

Researchers sought to investigate the association between sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 outcomes.

AIBD 2021

Liver Ultrasound Identifies High Prevalence of NAFLD in Patients With IBD

Brandon May

December 16, 2021

Investigators assessed the incidence and clinical characteristics of liver diseases among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

AIBD 2021

IBD Associated With Negative Perceptions of Sleep Quality

Brandon May

December 16, 2021

Researchers assessed the impact of inflammatory bowel disease on the perception of sleep quality.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Bone Score Tied to Bone Quality in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Brandon May

December 2, 2021

A common complication in people with inflammatory bowel disease is bone disorders, including osteoporosis and osteopenia, regardless of the person’s age. Researchers in Bucharest looked at ways to access bone impairment in people with inflammatory bowel disease through diagnostic testing.

General Gastroenterology

Veterans With High Blood Glucose, Insulin Use, Risk COVID-19 Complications

Brandon May

November 15, 2021

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of experiencing poor outcomes after contracting COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Researchers expanded on a previous analysis to identify risk factors for short-term adverse outcomes among veterans with diabetes and COVID-19.

Liver

Is There a Role for GLP-1RAs in NAFLD Management?

Brandon May

November 4, 2021

Investigators conducted a review to assess the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of NAFLD and NASH.

ACG 2021

Fecal Microbiome Analysis May Help Predict Colon Adenoma Prevalence, Lifetime Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Brandon May

November 1, 2021

Investigators examined differences in the microbiomes of patients with colorectal neoplasia.

ACG 2021

Givosiran Improves Attack Rate, QOL in Patients With Acute Hepatic Porphyria

Brandon May

October 29, 2021

Researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with givosiran in patients with acute hepatic porphyria.

ACG 2021

RBX2660 Reduces Recurrent C difficile Infections in Patients With Comorbid Conditions

Brandon May

October 29, 2021

Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of the investigational, microbiota-based, live biotherapeutic RBX2660 for treatment of recurrent C difficile infection.