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Updated EULAR recommendations guide treatment decisions for rheumatoid arthritis
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (1046+ words) First published in 2010, the EULAR recommendations for the management of RA, the most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease, have been relied upon by healthcare professionals and organisations worldwide to offer an up-to-date and robust analysis of the effectiveness and practical use…...
Study reveals high burnout among doctors treating sickle cell disease
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (209+ words) This is the first'and only data on burnout, grit, and resilience in sickle cell providers. We hope this'study raises awareness of the high burnout rates affecting sickle cell physicians so that institutions recognize and address the complex disparities affecting care…...
Single receptor PAR1 controls opposing responses in blood vessels
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (437+ words) Single receptor PAR1 controls opposing responses in blood vessels'News-Medical Be the first to rate this article Single receptor PAR1 controls opposing responses in blood vessels Researchers at the University of California San Diego have uncovered how a single protein triggers two opposite…...
Acute cannabis intoxication appears to broadly disrupt most of the memory systems
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (604+ words) Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them. A new Washington State University study found that people who consumed THC were more likely to recall words that were never presented and struggled with everyday tasks such…...
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (442+ words) Now, a new study from Scripps Research helps fill that gap. The findings, published in Nature on March 4, 2026, clarify how PIEZO2 detects specific types of force and explain why evolution may have selected it as the body's primary sensor for light…...
High use of anticholinergic drugs linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
1+ week, 1+ day ago (400+ words) High use of anticholinergic drugs linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk'News-Medical High use of anticholinergic drugs linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are…...
New ACS framework links surgeon well-being to patient safety
1+ week, 1+ day ago (179+ words) The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released the first national framework outlining measurable workplace standards for surgeons, aimed at improving surgeon well-being, patient safety, and workforce sustainability. The framework is published in the Journal of the American College of…...
Khat use linked to autoimmune hepatitis in young men
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (694+ words) Khat (Catha edulis), a plant chewed for its stimulant effects by millions in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is increasingly recognized for its hepatotoxic potential. Its primary active ... Khat use linked to autoimmune hepatitis in young men Khat (Catha…...
Targeted PET/CT tracer improves early prediction of treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (195+ words) Targeted PET/CT tracer improves early prediction of treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients'News-Medical Be the first to rate this article Targeted PET/CT tracer improves early prediction of treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients A new targeted PET/CT…...
Opioids offer limited short-term relief for acute pain
2+ week, 2+ day ago (342+ words) The findings'were'published today in'Drugs, one of the most prestigious journals on medicines.' Opioids are among the most commonly prescribed treatments for acute pain,'however,'our review found that they did not provide large or lasting pain relief'compared with placebo'for'the vast…...