March 14, 2025

High BMI Driving Osteoarthritis Surge Among Postmenopausal Women: Study

Researchers report in a new global study, highlighting a 139.8% increase in prevalence since 1990.

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March 14, 2025

Colchicine Tied to Fewer CV Events in Gout

Patients with gout initiating urate-lowering therapy had a reduced risk of cardiovascular events when prescribed colchicine prophylaxis, researchers report.

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March 14, 2025

CADM Misdiagnosed Twice as Often as DM, Linked to Poorer Outcomes

Study reveals CADM patients face twice the misdiagnosis rate of DM patients, with diagnostic delays associated with increased hospitalization and ILD risks.

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March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

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March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

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March 10, 2025

Lower HCQ Dose Maintains Lupus Remission, Study Finds

With the use of Hydroxychloroquine at stable doses of 200 mg/day, more than 70% of inception patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in our cohort achieved prolonged remission.

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March 07, 2025

Lung Ultrasound Identifies RA-Associated ILD Earlier

Lung ultrasound is a promising tool for early detection of RA-ILD, outperforming symptom-based questionnaires or the presence of dyspnea or cough

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March 06, 2025

Younger Age, Active SLE, Prednisone Tied to Pericarditis Recurrence

Researchers found that younger age, active systemic lupus erythematosus, and prednisone use significantly increase the risk of recurrent pericarditis in lupus patients.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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