April 30, 2025

ACL Injury Risk: A Hormonal Link?

"We know hormones fluctuate during different phases of the cycle, but we don't yet know how much of an influence that may have on the risk of injury."

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April 29, 2025

New Oral Option Approved for GCA

The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.

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April 29, 2025

What Surgeons Should Say During Awake Surgery

Study identifies specific terminology and communication strategies to enhance patient experience in wide-awake hand procedures

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April 29, 2025

Obesity Independently Hinders Remission in RA

Study shows BMI above 30 correlates with poorer treatment outcomes regardless of comorbidities

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April 29, 2025

Nerve Blocks Compared for Knee Replacement

This 2025 analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials found femoral triangle block (FTB) provided better pain relief during activity at 48 hours post-TKA compared to adductor canal block (ACB), while ACB better preserved quadriceps muscle strength.

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April 28, 2025

Higher Heart Risk Seen in Inflammatory Arthritis With IFG

Prediabetes in inflammatory arthritis patients raised cardiovascular risk by over twofold, researchers reported in a population-based cohort study.

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April 24, 2025

Medical Oddities: Back Pain’s Cellular Villains Found?

Back pain’s got villains, green tea’s got perks, and empathy might outlast your logic this week.

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April 24, 2025

WHI Funding Cuts Threaten Research Continuity

HHS will terminate WHI Regional Center funding in September 2025.

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April 24, 2025

Old Drug, New Trick for Joint Pain

Can a common diabetes drug double as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis?

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