August 08, 2025

Genetic Risk of Takayasu Arteritis Mapped

Large-scale genetic analyses identify multiple susceptibility loci for Takayasu arteritis, confirming HLA-B*52 as the strongest association and revealing immune pathways that vary by ancestry.

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August 08, 2025

Unprompted Speech Changes Found in ME/CFS

Nearly 1 in 10 individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome reported voice or speech changes in a recent survey, despite not being directly asked about these symptoms.

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August 07, 2025

PsA Patients Accurately Report Nonjoint Symptoms

Patients with psoriatic arthritis consistently identify nonjoint symptoms such as dactylitis, psoriasis, and uveitis, demonstrating the clinical utility of patient-reported outcome measures.

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August 07, 2025

Study Ties Asthma to Cardiometabolic Risk

Researchers studying nearly 29,000 middle-aged adults in Sweden found that individuals with asthma had significantly higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions, along with elevated levels of systemic inflammation and blood sugar markers.

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August 06, 2025

Bimekizumab Sustains Psoriasis Response for 3 Years

A 3-year analysis of a phase IIIb trial found that bimekizumab, a dual interleukin-17A and interleukin-17F inhibitor, maintained high rates of skin clearance and demonstrated a consistent safety profile in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, including those who switched from secukinumab, an interleukin-17A inhibitor.

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August 05, 2025

What Do Patients Look for in Health Care Facilities?

An analysis of online reviews of health care facilities identified language patterns associated with positive or negative patient experiences.

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August 05, 2025

Cannabis Use Common Among Adolescents With Chronic Pain, Study Finds

Researchers found that one in four adolescents with chronic pain reported lifetime cannabis use.

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August 04, 2025

Mood Shift Linked to Shoulder Pain Relief

Patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis show significant pain and function improvement, and data suggest emotional status may influence recovery dynamics over time.

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August 04, 2025

Acupuncture Review Targets IgA Vasculitis Pain

Researchers will systematically review the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for abdominal pain in IgA vasculitis, aiming to inform clinical practice.

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