June 19, 2025

GLP-1 Use Reduces Opioid, Pain, Fatigue Burden in Fibromyalgia

At the EULAR 2025 Congress, researchers reported that GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to reduced opioid use, pain, and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients based on a large real-world analysis.

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June 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: 6 Foot Moves Possibly Worth Prescribing

Strong feet, smarter carbs, test kits, and tea—this roundup’s got range.

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June 12, 2025

Gene Variants Linked to CPPD Risk

A large genetic study in U.S. veterans has identified ENPP1 and RNF144B as genes associated with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, suggesting potential for targeted treatment approaches.

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June 12, 2025

Circulating miR-126-3p Linked to Knee OA

Plasma levels of miR-126-3p are elevated in radiographic knee osteoarthritis and may attenuate disease severity by reducing angiogenesis.

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June 12, 2025

DMARD Therapy Linked to Less Pain Sensitivity

Improvements in pressure pain thresholds were associated with reductions in disease activity.

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June 06, 2025

Shifting Views Linked to Fewer Joint Surgeries, Study 

A Swedish study found that patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis who became unwilling to have joint replacement after a 3-month education and exercise program were significantly less likely to undergo surgery over the next several years.

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May 30, 2025

Steroid Injections Show More Knee OA Damage

A new study analyzed MRI data from over 200 participants to compare how corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid knee injections affect osteoarthritis progression, revealing distinct differences in joint deterioration over two years.

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May 29, 2025

Long-Term Steroids in COPD Raise Health Risks

A study of over 500,000 patients found that using inhaled corticosteroids for more than 2 years in COPD significantly increased the risk of diabetes, pneumonia, fractures, cataracts, and osteoporosis.

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May 29, 2025

Physical Disease Clusters Predict Future Depression Risk

A large UK study found that people with multiple physical health conditions face a significantly higher risk of developing depression, with risk levels varying by type and number of conditions.

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