December 13, 2024

CMS Mandates Qalsody Coverage in Medicare Plans

CMS directs insurers to cover Biogen's ALS drug Qalsody, overturning coverage denial labeled as 'experimental and investigational.' The ALS Association partners with CMS to address unjust coverage denials, urging affected individuals to seek access to treatment.

Reuters

December 12, 2024

Brief, Vigorous Activity May Lower CV Risk in Women: Study Findings

A recent study shows that even 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity per day could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in non-exercising women.

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December 11, 2024

Pro-inflammatory Diet May Weaken Women's Bones

Study finds that hypertensive women consuming pro-inflammatory diets are at an increased risk of osteopenia due to lower lumbar vertebrae bone mineral density.

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December 11, 2024

Early Menopause Linked to Higher RA Risk

Early menopause significantly increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis for women. A recent study sheds light on the association between menopausal status and the development of RA.

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December 06, 2024

Endometriosis Pain: Two Key Phenotypes Identified

A recent study identified two distinct pain phenotypes in patients with endometriosis, revealing significant differences in symptom severity, comorbidities, and quality of life.

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December 05, 2024

Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Former employees reveal the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding the procurement of eye tissue and corneas in Wyoming and Colorado, shedding light on the need for improved oversight and industry standards.

KFF Health News

November 26, 2024

PsA Clusters Identified for Tailored Treatment: Longitudinal Study

A recent study reveals significant treatment response improvements in severe psoriatic arthritis and extensive psoriasis, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment strategies and sensitive outcome measures. (Source: Psoriatic Arthritis Research Consortium)

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November 25, 2024

Gabapentinoids Linked to Hip Fracture Risk

New study suggests higher risk of hip fractures in older adults associated with gabapentinoid use.

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April 29, 2024

Methotrexate Response in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

A machine-learning model may help predict how patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis respond to treatment with methotrexate.

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