Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a tough condition to manage. It's an inflammatory disease that affects joints and skin. People with PsA often take medicines called csDMARDs to control their symptoms. But what if there's a new drug that could help even more? Deucravacitinib is a new oral medication. It
Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a tricky condition to diagnose. It often hides in plain sight, making it hard for doctors to pin down. One tool they use is the Captopril Challenge Test (CCT). Patients prefer it because it's straightforward. However, the best way to conduct this test remains uncertain.
Measles is back with a vengeance in the U. S. In the first half of 2025, cases have already skyrocketed past the previous year's total. Over 1, 277 people have been infected, with the majority of cases tied to a massive outbreak in west Texas. This isn't just a small blip. The virus is highly conta
Bevacizumab, ramucirumab, and aflibercept are drugs that can cause a lot of protein in the urine. This is called proteinuria. Doctors have known this for a while. But what they don't know is if these drugs can also hurt the kidneys. This is a big question. It needs more study. These drugs are used
Deaf and hard-of-hearing college students face unique challenges. One area that's not often talked about is how their faith impacts their drinking habits. Researchers wanted to know if religion plays a role in their decisions about alcohol. They spoke to 50 students at Gallaudet University. The stu
Pancreatic cancer is tough to beat, but new surgical techniques and drugs are giving patients a fighting chance. One such method is removing parts of the porto-mesenteric veins along with the pancreas. This approach is now being used more often for tumors that were once considered too advanced for s
Chyme reinfusion (CR) is a straightforward method that reconnects parts of the digestive system. It's like giving the gut a shortcut to heal itself. This technique is often used after surgeries involving fistulas or ostomies. The main goal was to see how CR affects recovery after these types of surg
AI is making big waves in healthcare. It's not just about robots and sci-fi stuff. This tech is helping doctors spot diseases earlier and treat patients better. For example, AI can look at medical images and find cancer before it spreads. It's like having a super-smart assistant that never gets tire
A recent study dug into how different blood cell types and fat levels might affect death rates in people on hemodialysis. The research looked at data from just four places in one country. That's a pretty small group. Plus, it didn't consider important stuff like how people live, their mental health,
