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

Doctor Unions Surge Tenfold Since 2023

The number of physicians seeking to unionize has spiked in recent years.

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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 16, 2024

New Guidelines Address Elder Surgery Care

Expanded preoperative evaluations can reduce postoperative delirium by 23% in older adults, but frailty doubles the risk—are your patients screened effectively?

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December 11, 2024

Colectomy Raises AKI, Kidney Failure Risk in IBD

A recent study has revealed that patients with inflammatory bowel disease face elevated risks of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney failure after undergoing colectomy, with certain factors increasing these risks. Read more about the study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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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 11, 2024

Early Menopause Linked to Higher RA Risk

Early menopause significantly increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis for women. A recent study sheds light on the association between menopausal status and the development of RA.

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December 11, 2024

Osteosarcopenia: Stiffness-Balance Link

A study on postmenopausal women reveals significant reductions in muscle-tendon stiffness and balance control in osteosarcopenia, emphasizing the importance of targeted rehabilitation exercises. (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)

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