July 10, 2025

Tramadol Carries Lowest Constipation Risk Among Opioids

The UK hospital study of over 80,000 patients found that certain opioids, including morphine and oxycodone, carried a higher risk of severe constipation compared with others.

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July 09, 2025

Medical Oddities: Mondays May Mess With Hormones

Monday cortisol, THC slip-ups, rewiring retinas, tea-buffed muscles, and psyche gyms are what’s the buzz this week!

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July 09, 2025

Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Linked to New-Onset Lupus

Researchers report the first documented case of systemic lupus erythematosus following Shingrix vaccination.

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July 09, 2025

Upadacitinib Cuts Flares, Steroids in GCA Trial

A new phase 3 study found that daily oral upadacitinib 15 mg, combined with a shorter 26-week steroid taper, improved sustained remission rates and reduced steroid use in patients with giant-cell arteritis.

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July 07, 2025

Sexual Dysfunction Common in Men With r-axSpA: Study

Men with r-axSpA reported lower sexual satisfaction, though no genetic link to ED was found.

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July 01, 2025

Five Gynecologic Conditions Linked with Bladder Pain

A new international consensus identifies five gynecologic conditions commonly linked with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, urging clinicians to adopt a multidisciplinary and trauma-informed approach to care.

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June 27, 2025

Gout and Ultrasound Predict Carotid Risk

Ultrasound features and gout flares help identify patients at risk for carotid plaque vulnerability, a key factor in stroke risk.

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June 26, 2025

MRI Finds Hidden Arthritis After Cancer Therapy

A new imaging study found that patients who develop joint pain after cancer immunotherapy often show significant inflammation and joint damage on MRI—even when physical signs of arthritis are absent.

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June 25, 2025

Top Physical Therapies for Knee OA

A large-scale analysis of physical therapies for knee osteoarthritis found knee bracing, hydrotherapy, and exercise to be the most effective options for reducing pain and improving function.

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