In a recent randomized trial presented at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) annual meeting, the feasibility of remote monitoring for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) was explored. The study, conducted by Inger Jorid Berg, MD, PhD, of Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, Norway, aimed to compare the effectiveness of three different approaches to
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Air pollution is not just an environmental concern, but a looming threat to human health, especially for expectant mothers. Recent studies have brought to light the concerning link between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly in relation to blood pressure complications. As we navigate through a world grappling with pollution
The study conducted by Dr. Erminia Massarelli focused on evaluating the combination of osimertinib and consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for the treatment of advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study was carried out in collaboration with UT Southwestern and included 43 untreated patients with metastatic and incurable disease. The results of the
A recent social media post shared the story of a woman who experienced hives all over her body after breastfeeding her newborn son. Upon visiting a doctor due to also developing a headache, she received a shocking diagnosis: lactation anaphylaxis, a rare condition where the individual is allergic to breastfeeding. This condition, as described by
The investigative reporting on cancer patients being denied care at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico sheds light on the disturbing trend of for-profit entities taking over nonprofit hospitals. This represents a significant ethical issue within the healthcare system, as patients like Barbara Quarrell are being turned away due to insurance complications. The
Rep. Jamie Raskin’s statement regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci sheds light on the importance of distinguishing fact from fiction in the ongoing investigation into the origins of COVID-19. By acknowledging that Fauci is not a comic book super-villain, Raskin challenges the simplistic narratives that often dominate public discourse. Dr. Jason Liebowitz’s experience with a physician-owned practice
The SYNERGY-NASH phase II study conducted by Rohit Loomba, MD, provided promising results regarding the resolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis. Among the 190 participants with biopsy-confirmed MASH and fibrosis, the treatment regimen showed resolution of MASH without worsening of fibrosis in significant percentages across different dosages of tirzepatide as compared to
The use of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) has been found to greatly improve clinical outcomes for patients suffering from central sleep apnea and heart failure. A win ratio analysis conducted during the Remedē system pivotal trial showed a significant advantage for the treatment group compared to the control group, with a five-fold higher chance
The FDA recently sent a warning letter to a Texas-based company, Safari Stem Cell, for their stem cell and platelet-rich plasma products meant for pets. The agency found that the company’s website and social media accounts contain statements indicating that their products are intended to treat a variety of diseases and conditions in animals without
Insomnia has long been associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, and a recent 5-year longitudinal study conducted in Canada further solidified this link by demonstrating the increased risk of developing depression in individuals with insomnia. The study identified four distinct insomnia trajectory groups, all of which showed a higher risk of depression at