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Do TNF Inhibitors Really Worsen RA-Associated Lung Disease?

— VA study provides reassurance

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An x-ray image of a patient with lung disease.

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Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset

Florey Dementia Index leverages age and test scores

Jan 09, 2025
FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Abrysvo and Arexvy labels will caution about risk of rare neurologic disorder

Jan 08, 2025
Coffee Drinking Tied to Better Survival, but Timing Matters

Lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality observed only among morning drinkers

Jan 07, 2025
Do the New CMS Rules on Prior Authorization Go Far Enough?

No, say some physicians and advocacy groups

Jan 07, 2025
Coffee Drinking Tied to Better Survival, but Timing Matters

Lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality observed only among morning drinkers

Do the New CMS Rules on Prior Authorization Go Far Enough?

No, say some physicians and advocacy groups

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Gabapentin May Not Raise the Risk of Falling After All

No additional risk in older adults newly prescribed the drug, comparative analysis shows

Jan 06, 2025
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Japanese Woman Who Was the World's Oldest Person at 116 Has Died

Born in Osaka, Tomiko Itooka was a high school volleyball player and climbed Mount Ontake twice

Jan 06, 2025
A photo of Tomiko Itooka, being celebrated for her 116th birthday at a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan, on May 23, 2024.
Nurse Arrested in NICU Investigation; Oldest Woman Dies; What Medicaid Cuts May Mean

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff

Jan 06, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
Keep Quality Measures Out of the Exam Room

Patients need space to raise real issues or concerns

Jan 04, 2025
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Skeptics Question Transmissible Alzheimer's Claims

Cadaveric growth hormone recipients with brain changes didn't have Alzheimer's, they say

Jan 03, 2025
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Durable Improvement in Rheumatic Pain, Health Seen With Brief Lifestyle Program

Benefits from 3-month online intervention lasted 2 years, but trial lacked control group

Jan 02, 2025
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Broccoli Warning Issued; Dr. Oz vs RFK Jr. on Ozempic; Is Moderate Drinking Safe?

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff

Jan 02, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Older Immunocompromised Folks May Need More From RSV Vaccines

Limited seroconversion and preF IgG fold rises observed

Dec 31, 2024
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New Guidelines Update Alzheimer's and Dementia Evaluations

Clinical practice recommendations cover both primary and specialty care

Dec 31, 2024
A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming around neurons.
Omega Fatty Acid Changes Tied to Lower Proliferation Rate in Early Prostate Cancer

Lack of control for dietary modification blurred effects of fish oil, experts caution

Dec 30, 2024
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Behavioral Intervention Eases Chronic Pain for Dialysis Patients

While better than usual care, only some achieved a clinically important difference

Dec 30, 2024
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Have the New Pulmonary Hypertension Drugs Changed the Game?

Macitentan/tadalafil and sotatercept approvals shifted the field, but by how much seems to differ

Dec 29, 2024
 A computed tomography angiography scan of the pulmonary arteries.
Opinion
CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.

GLP-1 drugs remain out of reach for too many Americans

Dec 28, 2024
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Medicare Will Cover Blood Tests to Monitor for Transplant Rejection, for Now

Test advocates awaiting more details from CMS on its coverage policy

Dec 27, 2024
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