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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can lead to a range of complications, including lupus nephritis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular events. Recent analysis of medical records has shown that individuals with SLE who are taking metformin may have lower rates of these complications compared to those who are not

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that not only affects the joints but also increases the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. Previous studies have shown that conventional risk factors are not sufficient to predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Factors such as smoking, obesity, hypertension, and even

A recent study has shed light on the lost opportunities to provide adequate treatment for drug overdose survivors who are covered by the Medicare program. The study highlights the challenges in managing chronic pain among this vulnerable population. According to Dr. Brian Hurley, president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, overdose survivors should have

The FDA recently approved two new immunotherapy-chemotherapy options for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The first option is the PD-1-directed immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab (Keytruda), which is approved in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for patients with either mismatch repair (MMR)-deficient or MMR-proficient disease. The approval was based on the promising results

Dean Ornish, MD, claims that the only side effects of an intensive lifestyle intervention for early Alzheimer’s disease are good ones. While this may sound promising, it is essential to critically analyze the validity of such a statement. Is it truly possible for any medical intervention to have only positive side effects, without any potential

Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are accustomed to regular follow-up appointments in order to manage their condition effectively. However, a recent randomized trial conducted by Dr. Inger Jorid Berg and her team at Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, Norway, revealed that patients who initiated follow-up contacts with their clinicians actually fared no worse medically compared to

The issue of air pollution is not limited to its impact on the environment; it also poses a significant threat to human health, especially for expectant mothers. Recent studies have highlighted the alarming connection between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly in relation to blood pressure complications. These findings shed

The study conducted by Dr. Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of osimertinib (Tagrisso) in combination with consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for treating advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This trial was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting and aimed to determine the impact of this

A recent story shared on social media has brought light to a rare medical condition known as lactation anaphylaxis. The woman, who developed hives all over her body after breastfeeding her newborn son, went to the doctor seeking answers for her symptoms. To her surprise, she was diagnosed with lactation anaphylaxis, a condition where the

The heart-wrenching story of Barbara Quarrell being denied care at Memorial Medical Center due to insurance issues sheds light on a disturbing trend in healthcare. The shift from nonprofit to for-profit entities in the healthcare sector, as exemplified by Lifepoint Health taking over Memorial, raises concerns about patient access to care. The fact that patients