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 12, 2024

Phase 3 Data: Nemolizumab for Prurigo Nodularis Relief

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology revealed the significant efficacy of nemolizumab in reducing pruritus and skin lesions in patients with moderate to severe prurigo nodularis.

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December 06, 2024

Endometriosis Pain: Two Key Phenotypes Identified

A recent study identified two distinct pain phenotypes in patients with endometriosis, revealing significant differences in symptom severity, comorbidities, and quality of life.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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June 10, 2024

Melatonin May Reduce Age-related Macular Degeneration Risk

Melatonin use is associated with a reduced risk of developing and progressing age-related macular degeneration.

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June 26, 2024

FDA Releases Guidance for Drugmakers on Diversity in Clinical Studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance for drugmakers and medical device makers to improve diversity in clinical trials, emphasizing the importance of actions to support more equitable access to medical innovations.

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September 03, 2024

Pain and Demographic Factors Drive Symptom Severity in Long COVID

A retrospective case series study aimed to define the most commonly reported symptoms associated with long COVID.

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September 23, 2024

Muscle Relaxants: Limited Long-Term Benefit for Pain

Despite doubling of muscle relaxant prescriptions since 2005, new review finds limited evidence for long-term benefit in most chronic pain conditions.

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November 19, 2024

Spinal Cord Stimulation Effective for Chronic Pain

A recent review published in JAMA Network Open reveals that both conventional and novel spinal cord stimulation therapies significantly outperformed conventional medical management in reducing chronic back and leg pain.

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