Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that not only affects the joints but also poses a risk for cardiovascular complications. Recent research conducted by Katherine P. Liao, MD, MPH, and colleagues at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston suggests that regular high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) testing may hold significant value in assessing
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A recent study highlighted the concerning reality of lost opportunities in treating drug overdose survivors covered by the Medicare program. The study showcased the challenges associated with managing chronic pain and addiction, painting a bleak picture of the current state of treatment for overdose survivors. Despite recommendations from experts in the field, overdose survivors on
In a groundbreaking move, the FDA has approved two new immunotherapy-chemotherapy options for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. One of the options is the PD-1-directed immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, which is now approved in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for patients with either mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient or MMR-proficient
The statement made by Dean Ornish, MD, regarding lifestyle intervention and Alzheimer’s disease is quite bold. While it is true that a healthy lifestyle can have positive effects on overall health, claiming that the only side effects are good ones seems like an oversimplification. It is important to acknowledge that every individual may respond differently
The recent shift towards remote healthcare management has prompted a reevaluation of traditional in-person follow-up practices for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A randomized trial presented at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) annual meeting compared various follow-up approaches to determine their impact on patient outcomes and resource utilization. The results of the
Air pollution is a pressing issue that not only affects the environment but also poses a significant threat to human health, especially for expectant mothers. Recent studies have highlighted a concerning link between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly relating to blood pressure complications. Despite the increasing awareness of the
The study conducted by Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, focused on evaluating the efficacy of osimertinib in combination with consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for the treatment of advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It was presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, shedding light on the potential benefits of this
When a woman began experiencing hives all over her body after breastfeeding her newborn son, she sought medical attention. To her surprise, she was informed that she had developed a rare condition known as lactation anaphylaxis. Dr. Pamela Berens, an ob/gyn at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, explained that lactation anaphylaxis is an
The disturbing trend of cancer patients being denied care due to insurance issues is highlighted in a recent investigative report. Barbara Quarrell, a nurse diagnosed with cancer, was turned away from Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, despite having cared for patients there for years. This denial of care is attributed to the
The accuracy and effectiveness of online translation tools have come under scrutiny when it comes to translating pediatric discharge instructions. A recent study compared the performance of Google Translate, ChatGPT, and professional translations for various languages, highlighting discrepancies in their adequacy, fluency, and potential harm introduced by the translations. In the study, Google Translate and