Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.This is the main finding from a new study that examine…
Learn MoreMarriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Health Forum.Lucy Skinner, from Geisel School of Medici…
Learn MoreRisk of Developing Osteoarthritis Increased for Patients With Atopic Disease
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease.Matthew C. Baker, M.D., from Stanford …
Learn MoreHypertension in Teens Tied to Heart Damage
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension may precede premature cardiac damage in young adults, according to a study published online March 2 in The Journal of Pediatrics.Andrew O. Agbaje, M.D., from University of Eastern Finland in Kuo…
Learn MoreEndogenous Ghrelin Tied to Weight Gain in Patients With Anorexia
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Endogenous ghrelin is associated with longitudinal weight gain in girls and young women with anorexia nervosa, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Youngjung R. Kim, M.D., Ph.D…
Learn MoreHydroxyurea Underused in Youth With Sickle Cell
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreOlder Adults With Food Insecurity Face Faster Decline in Executive Function
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Food insecurity is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with a decline in executive function, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Boeun Kim, Ph.D., M…
Learn MoreAAD: Long-Term Improvement Seen With Ruxolitinib in Vitiligo
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with nonsegmental vitiligo, continued improvement was seen during a long-term extension of ruxolitinib treatment, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of …
Learn MoreMI Risk Increased With Subclinical, Obstructive Coronary Atherosclerosis
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Subclinical, obstructive coronary atherosclerosis is associated with increased risk for myocardial infarction in asymptomatic persons aged 40 years and older, according to a study published online March 28 i…
Learn More4.7 Percent of Students With Disabilities Experience Homelessness
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 in Pediatrics.Emily Bock, from the Boston Un…
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