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.

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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 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 06, 2024

Fracture Risk Elevated Across All Adult Ages

A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals the link between fractures at any age during adulthood and elevated risk of future fractures. The findings emphasize the importance of considering all adult-age fractures in risk assessment tools.

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November 26, 2024

Constitutional Stiffness Links RA, CVD Risk

New study reveals the link between stiffness in joints, arteries, and skin with rheumatoid arthritis severity and cardiovascular disease risk.

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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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May 22, 2024

Krill Oil for Knee Pain?

Clinical trial reveals krill oil's lack of efficacy in treating knee pain for osteoarthritis patients.

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