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Intermittent Calorie Restriction Reduces Liver Fat in MASLD

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 20, 2024

A higher proportion of patients in the intermittent calorie-restriction group achieved a relative reduction of ≥ 30% in the liver fat content at 12...

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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 18, 2024

Lower socioeconomic status, limited green space exposure, and extreme heat amplify this risk.

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Heat Waves Pose Significant Health Risks for Dually Eligible Older Individuals

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 12, 2024

Heat waves were associated with a 10% increase in heat-related emergency department visits and a 7% increase in heat-related hospitalizations.

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Late-Onset Axial Spondyloarthritis: How Does It Differ From Early-Onset Disease?

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 11, 2024

Late-onset axSpA may represent “a distinct phenotype with a weaker association with HLA-B27.”

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Rituximab Not Inferior to Cyclophosphamide in Pediatric Vasculitis

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 11, 2024

Those who received rituximab required a significantly lower steroid dose than those who received cyclophosphamide or a combination therapy.

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No Benefit to High-Dose IV Vs Oral Steroids in Giant Cell Arteritis

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: November 4, 2024

Intravenous methylprednisolone is not significantly beneficial vs oral glucocorticoids in improving visual acuity or survival in patients with gian...

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Extended-Release Fluticasone Injection Successful in Phase 2 Knee OA Trial

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 29, 2024

The long-acting formulation of fluticasone propionate utilizing extended-release technology may offer a longer duration of pain relief than vehicle...

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Small Bowel Dysmotility Brings Challenges to Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 23, 2024

Patients with abnormal small bowel transit in systemic sclerosis were more likely to be men and have severe cardiac involvement, higher mortality, ...

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A Single Jog Can Improve Glucose Metabolism in Young Adults

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 21, 2024

A brief 30-minute jog can lower glucose levels on the following day, study finds.

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Fewer Recurrent Cardiovascular Events Seen With TNF Inhibitor Use in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 15, 2024

Exposure to a TNF inhibitor reduced the risk for recurrent cardiovascular events within a month of a first event in patients with radiographic axia...

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Eggs: A Weighty Matter for Postmenopausal Women?

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 14, 2024

Adding eggs to a Western diet of red meat, high fat, and processed foods can spur weight gain in postmenopausal women.

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Underutilized Mifepristone Shows Promise in Care of Early Pregnancy Loss

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 11, 2024

The use of mifepristone plus misoprostol vs misoprostol alone was linked to a lower incidence of subsequent procedural management and fewer emergen...

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Is Metformin An Unexpected Ally Against Long COVID?

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 9, 2024

Could metformin aid in treatment of long COVID symptoms?

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Vitamin D in Pregnancy Results in Stronger Bones for Kids

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 9, 2024

“These findings suggest that pregnancy vitamin D supplementation may be an important population health strategy to improve bone health.”

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Frailty, Not Just Advanced Age, Affects ANCA Vasculitis Outcomes

Author:: Manasi Talwadekar

Publish date: October 8, 2024

Frailty emerged as an independent risk factor for severe infection and end-stage renal disease or death across different age groups in older adults...