U.S. hospitals facing shortage of dye needed for life-saving scans
May 19, 2022
The shortage is expected to last until at least June 30, according to the American Hospital Association.
Betadine solution, Ag-Gel combo effective for eliminating bacteria
Aug 17, 2022
The combination was more effective than 5% betadine solution or silver colloidal gel alone for all bacteria, including K. pneumoniae.
Opioid Rx down for chronic noncancer pain, cancer pain in U.S. adults
Aug 15, 2022
Declines in opioid prescribing are outpacing increases in the receipt of nonopioid therapies.
Seizures in young stroke survivors double dementia risk
Jul 29, 2022
The findings were seen for all strokes, ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes.
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
BMI tied to pain in patients with hand osteoarthritis
Feb 23, 2022
A higher body mass index was linked to greater severity of pain in the hands, feet and knees/hips.
MRI of hand, foot may predict rheumatoid arthritis in undifferentiated arthritis
Jan 24, 2022
MRI-detected tenosynovitis was independently associated with progression to rheumatoid arthritis.
Serum biomarkers can differentiate psoriatic arthritis, RA
Dec 21, 2021
A panel of serum protein biomarkers was identified and evaluated for potential use in diagnostic testing for early-onset psoriatic arthritis.
Subclinical synovitis may precede arthritis in anti-CCP2+ individuals
Dec 21, 2021
Anti-CCP3 antibodies were predictive for the development of ultrasound synovitis in anti-CCP2+ at-risk individuals
Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.