December 27, 2024

11 Medical Breakthroughs This Year

Explore medical breakthroughs from 2024, including advancements in Parkinson’s therapy, ulcerative colitis treatments, and gene therapy for hereditary deafness.

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December 23, 2024

Hormone Combo Linked to Autoimmune Risk

Combination hormone therapy was associated with higher risk for a range of autoimmune conditions in a recent study.

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December 20, 2024

New Arthritis Findings Span Two Decades

New research reveals increased risk factors for psoriatic arthritis in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis over an 18-year study period in the Nordic region.

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December 19, 2024

Large Acetaminophen Study Reveals New Risks

In a large cohort study of 180,483 acetaminophen users aged 65 or older, researchers found that use was associated with a 36% increased risk of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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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 10, 2024

ASCVD Risk Elevated in Cutaneous Lupus

Recent study in JAMA Dermatology shows patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a 72% higher risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the need for targeted screening and management.

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December 10, 2024

Biomarkers in Familial Mediterranean Fever: Therapy Insights

A recent study on familial Mediterranean fever revealed that nearly 56% of heterozygous patients who stopped colchicine therapy sustained remission with lower levels of specific biomarkers, highlighting the potential of personalized treatment for FMF patients.

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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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