University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Sleep disorders among cancer survivors: A ‘massive issue’ with long-term implications
Sleep disorders are among the biggest issues patients with cancer and survivors face, yet research on interventions to address these disorders remains sparse, according to speakers at National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference.
New DMARD initiation among patients with RA needs improvement regardless of residence
PHILADELPHIA — The initiation of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs among U.S. veterans with active rheumatoid arthritis requires improvement, regardless of rural or urban setting, according to a presentation at ACR Convergence 2022.
Flow cytometry, immunophenotyping may improve management of patients with RA-ILD
PHILADELPHIA — Significant and distinct shifts in critical “cellular players” were seen among patients with rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease, according to an ongoing study presented at ACR Convergence 2022.
Opioids nearly double risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis
PHILADELPHIA — Opioid use in rheumatoid arthritis demonstrates a nearly two-fold increased risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.
Top-line results: Vibration belt slows bone strength decline among adults with osteopenia
A belt device that mechanically stimulates bones through vibration slowed the decline in bone strength among adults with osteopenia, according to top-line results announced in an industry press release.
Critical care community highlights strategies to improve communication in era of misinformation
A session at the Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress spotlighted the impact of medical misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the ICU, ED, rural areas and on social media.
'Horribly mismanaged': Debate over gout treatment rages as cases surge
All around the world, gout prevalence is growing at an alarming pace, while gout treatment remains as “horribly mismanaged” as ever.
Men, some ethnic groups underrepresented in US eating disorder clinical trials
Older adults, children, men and certain racial and ethnic groups were found to be underrepresented in U.S.-based clinical trials on eating disorders, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Patients with gout 20% more likely to undergo lower extremity amputation
Patients with gout are 20% more likely to undergo lower extremity amputation versus those without gout, independent of comorbidities and other risk factors, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.