Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare, such as dental insurance—is gaining in popularity, but a new analysis reveals that the quality of dental coverage offered by Medicare Advantage is […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Arthritis Care & Research.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, with estimated per-person costs of approximately £18,000 in the UK that could be dramatically reduced with targeted preventative measures, […]
In Brazil, researchers have identified substances with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain) and anti-arthritic activity in the leaves of Annona squamosa, a tree popularly known in the country as fruta-do-conde or pinha. The findings […]
Postmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a review published online Sept. 30 in BMC Rheumatology.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.This article was originally published […]
New research led by Keele University and published in the journal BMC Medicine has shown that people with inflammatory arthritis currently using gabapentinoids are more likely to break their bones.This article was originally published on […]
For asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.This article was originally published on […]
The impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in ACR Open Rheumatology.This article was originally […]
Specific pesticides are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis among older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Scientific Reports.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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