Loneliness Exacerbates Asthma’s Link to Osteoarthritis
Asthma was linked to a higher risk for osteoarthritis, particularly in people with greater social isolation or loneliness, surpassing other lifestyle factors.
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Ultraprocessed Food Tied to Respiratory Function in Asthma
Higher ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to reduced pulmonary function in patients with asthma, suggesting diet changes may improve respiratory health.
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Nailfold Capillaroscopy May Aid Retinopathy Management in T2D
Patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) had abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) scores, indicating that NFC may be a useful adjunctive tool for managing DR.
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Over 45% of Patients With T2D Have Micronutrient Deficiencies
A new study shows that over 45% of patients with type 2 diabetes have micronutrient deficiencies, with vitamin D being the most common, followed by magnesium.
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Epstein-Barr Virus Status Impacts PTLD Risk After Kidney Transplant
The risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder is increased in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor kidneys.
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Tuberculosis Rate Nearly 10 Times Higher in Those With Kidney Failure
From 2010 to 2021, US incidence of tuberculosis in patients with kidney failure was 10-fold that of people without kidney failure.
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Elevated HDL Linked to Glaucoma
The authors of a recent UK Biobank study found an association between elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and an increased risk for glaucoma.
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Patients May Be Missing Alerts From Diabetes Devices
The FDA cautions that patients are not receiving or hearing smartphone alerts even though they thought their linked diabetes devices were configured correctly.
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Nearly 25% of Adults Had Recent Chronic Pain in 2023
In 2023, chronic pain rates showed 24.3% of US adults experienced chronic pain, with 8.5% experiencing high-impact chronic pain, and pain increasing with age.
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Alleviating Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain
The minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure provided sustained relief and functional improvements in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis pain.
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Long COVID Risk Higher in Women
Research showed a higher risk for developing long COVID in women than men, with risk particularly notable in non-pregnant women and those aged 40 to 54 years.
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Comparing Antibiotic Doses for Cystitis
A study found that lower-frequency doses of cephalexin were as effective as higher-frequency doses for treating cystitis, with similar clinical outcomes.
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Algorithm Supports Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
A dual-biomarker algorithm using cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and IL-8 accurately differentiated osteoarthritis from inflammatory arthritis.
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Rehabilitation Needed to Address Persistent Gait Deficits After ACLR
Persistent gait deficits after ACLR can contribute to further long-term knee joint problems, according to recent orthopedic research.
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Antipsychotic Dose Linked to Tardive Dyskinesia Risk
Antipsychotic doses above 75 mg/day significantly increased tardive dyskinesia risk, with markedly higher risk for doses greater than or equal to 300 mg/day.
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Opioid Self-Disposal Increases With At-Home Kits
Opioid disposal kits increased self-disposal rates after orthopedic surgery, showing a 10.6% rise in disposal at a cost of less than $2 per kit.
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Muscle Fat Increases Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Risk
Higher intermuscular fat is linked to coronary microvascular dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk, while greater skeletal muscle and subcutaneous fat are protective.
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Transfusion Thresholds in MI Impact Long-Term Survival
For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, 30-day mortality and MI did not differ between restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategy.
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Multicomponent Prehabilitation Beneficial for Surgical Patients
Exercise and nutritional prehabilitation, as well as multicomponent strategies with exercise, improve critical outcomes for patients after surgery.
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Surgeons’ Stress Level Tied to Patient Outcomes
Higher surgeon stress at the start of surgery was associated with better patient outcomes, indicating a complex link between physical stress and performance.
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