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 16, 2024

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Fracture Risk

Current gabapentinoid use in patients with inflammatory arthritis was associated with a 36% higher odds of fractures compared to remote use, with risks persisting across most dose levels and showing marked impact shortly after drug initiation.

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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 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

Experts Set First Global CNO Treatment Guidelines

An international expert panel introduces the first consensus recommendations for diagnosing and treating chronic non-bacterial osteitis (CNO) in adults - consolidating multiple disease labels into a single entity and establishing evidence-based protocols.

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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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December 04, 2024

Artery Block May Cut Knee Pain by 71%

“This could potentially offer a new lease on life for many patients who suffer from debilitating pain and mobility issues caused by osteoarthritis.”

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