Addressing Obesity & Back Pain
A combined clinic for obesity and back pain may benefit patients living in rural areas, with 69.2% of recent survey respondents expressing interest.
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Patients With HIV Coinfection More Likely to Clear HCV
Researchers found that among newly reported HCV infections, HCV clearance was higher among persons with HIV coinfection who participated in RW support services.
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Serum Protein Levels Predict Recurrence Risk in CRSwNP
Research shows eosinophil cationic protein and total immunoglobulin E are good predictors of recurrence risk in CRSwNP after endoscopic sinus surgery.
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Severe Asthma Significantly Impairs Patients’ Ability to Work
Severe asthma impacts patients’ ability to work in multiple ways due to the psychological burden of the disease and the adaptations needed to remain employed.
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Mobile App Intervention Improves PrEP Uptake & HIV Testing
Researchers found that compared with standard care, the use of mobile apps increased PrEP uptake and HIV testing among young sexual minority men.
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Sepsis Risk & Mortality Elevated In Multiple Types of Lung Cancer
Researchers found higher sepsis risk and related mortality in multiple lung cancer types, including lung adenocarcinoma and small cell lung carcinoma.
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Short Sleep Duration Contributes to VTE Risk
New research shows that optimal sleep reduced VTE risk, while both short and long sleep durations, snoring, and additional factors increased risk.
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Aplastic Anemia Outcomes Still Worse for Older Patients
Despite advances in treatment, aplastic anemia outcomes in older adult patients continue to be poorer than in younger patients, including higher mortality risk.
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Sjögren’s Disease Mortality Risk Factors Identified
Researchers recently identified leading Sjögren’s disease mortality risk factors as infections, malignancies, and cardiovascular disease.
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Gut-Brain Axis Linked to Fibromyalgia Severity
Disorders of gut-brain interaction, such as irritable bowel syndrome, were associated with increased fibromyalgia severity in women, according to findings.
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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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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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