COPENHAGEN -- A randomized trial reported here appears to confirm that, contrary to guidance from major rheumatology societies, years-long use of corticosteroids in older rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pa… [+5591 chars]
Genetic analysis has suggested that there are two distinct strains of monkeypox in the United States, public health officials said, raising the possibility that cases may have previously gone under t… [+2515 chars]
New York: While standing tall among the crowd may give you an edge, the extra inches can come at a cost. A new study has confirmed that people who are tall are at a higher risk of developing a host o… [+1780 chars]
Following is a summary of current health news briefs. FACTBOX-Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 528.44 million, death toll at 6,707,407 More than 528.44 million people have been reported to be infe… [+4561 chars]
Sunday, June 5, marks HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (#HLTSAD) 2022. This year’s theme is “Mobilize to Thrive: Prioritizing Quality of Life.” Long-term survivor Tez Anderson and the advocacy … [+3562 chars]
The cornea has a dampened response to prevent damage.Credit: Barraquer, Barcelona-ISM/Science Photo Library Live-cell imaging of the eyes transparent cornea has revealed a surprising resident specia… [+2903 chars]
A new study provides more evidence that the substantial weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery offers long-term protection against cancer. The study found that adults with obesity who had baria… [+5302 chars]
Here are 5 highlights from ICT®s wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders, to the news that infection preventionists … [+1479 chars]
An important type 2 diabetes medication is short in Australia due to a viral weight loss claim. As per a content shared by an influencer on social media platform, TikTok, a type 2 diabetes medicine c… [+3138 chars]
Arterial stiffness is an extremely good predictor of future type 2 diabetes, regardless of blood pressure. However, patients who have stiff arteries and high blood pressure are at the highest risk of… [+4882 chars]
Diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be challenging because of the nonspecific nature of the early symptoms of COPD, noted Michael Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, respiratory therapist, … [+14507 chars]
In work presented at the 2022 EULAR Congress, Dr. Jens Kristian Pedersen and colleagues used data from the DANBIO registry to describe the all-cause mortality risk associated with depression in patie… [+2718 chars]
