December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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November 27, 2024

Common Medication May Impact Bone Health

Data revealed that levothyroxine users experienced greater bone loss even with normal TSH levels, prompting researchers to question current treatment guidelines for the second most prescribed medication among older adults.

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November 26, 2024

Metformin Associated with Reduced Asthma Exacerbations

Metformin was associated with a reduced risk of asthma attacks independent of glycemic control and weight loss and occurred across all phenotypes, including those with blood eosinophilia or not, and in all levels of asthma severity.

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November 25, 2024

Gabapentinoids Linked to Hip Fracture Risk

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November 18, 2024

Leptin's Role in Energy Deficiency Syndromes

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November 12, 2024

Study Links Vitamin D to BP Reduction

Among elderly patients with hypertension a BMI over 30, vitamin D supplementation consistently reduced blood pressure at both high and low doses.

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November 05, 2024

Catholic Hospitals Shift to Megacorporations as Nuns Vanish

Discover how the original mission of Catholic hospitals led by nuns has transformed into a question of identity and purpose in modern healthcare.

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June 12, 2024

USPSTF Releases Draft Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines

The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.

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July 10, 2024

OA Linked to Higher Multimorbidity Risk, Study

A 20-year study reveals that patients with osteoarthritis have a higher risk of severe multimorbidity, emphasizing the need for comprehensive health care strategies beyond joint health.

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