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 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

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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 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

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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

Weight-Loss Drugs Spark Health Care Shift

An exclusive analysis reveals the impact of weight-loss drugs on obesity-related conditions, leading to increased diagnoses of sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes within days of treatment initiation.

Reuters

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 13, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ System

"No one would design a system like the one we have. And no one did. It's a patchwork built over decades."

Reuters