Good Agreement Found for Clinical, Photograph Assessment of Psoriasis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is good agreement between psoriasis severity assessed clinically and by photographs, according to a study recently published in JAAD International.Zarqa Ali, M.D., Ph.D., from Copenhagen University Ho…
Learn MoreGenetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Osteoporosis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with osteoporosis, according to a study published online April 11 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Yunyang Deng and Martin Chi Sang Wong, M.D., from …
Learn MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine Increases Risk for Congenital Malformations
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In utero exposure to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is associated with an increased risk for congenital malformations, according to a study published online April 19 in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica …
Learn MoreGreater Educational Attainment May Protect Against Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher educational attainment seems to protect adults from cognitive decline, according to a study published online April 19 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Dylan J. Jester, Ph.D., M.P.H.,…
Learn MoreEvidence Limited for Long-Term Benefits of Discectomy for Sciatica
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of discectomy for sciatica diminish over time, eventually yielding similar results to those of nonsurgical management, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online April …
Learn MorePreterm Birth Tied to Higher Risk for Obstructive Airway Disease in Adulthood
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preterm birth is a risk factor for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, according to a study published online March 29 in the European Respiratory Journal.Anna Pulakka, Ph.D…
Learn MoreWhat Arthritis Surgeries Help With Pain and Other Symptoms?
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Surgery may help you manage pain and other symptoms if you have certain types of arthritis or your arthritis is severe.To help you decide if surgery is right for you, here’s a breakdown of five of the most …
Learn MoreDexamethasone Still Beneficial for Some Inpatients With COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early administration of dexamethasone is associated with significantly reduced odds of mortality or discharge to hospice for inpatients with COVID-19 receiving supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation …
Learn MoreScientists Get Closer to a ‘Universal’ Flu Vaccine
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers are reporting progress on the path to a “universal” flu vaccine — one that would battle all strains of the virus and give the world a weapon against future flu pandemics.In an early clinical tr…
Learn MoreHave Type 2 Diabetes? Switching Daily Beverages Could Add Years to Your Life
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages — soda, lemonade and fruit punch — wi…
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