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Persistent pesticide exposure may increase rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
Persistent exposure to certain insecticides and pesticides may increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis among women, according to findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Shingles vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, dementia, death

ATLANTA — There is more evidence that shingles vaccination significantly decreases the risk for heart disease, dementia and death among people aged 50 years or older with herpes zoster infection, according to data presented at IDWeek.
Young ophthalmologists should not ignore ergonomics

ORLANDO — Younger ophthalmologists need to hear the message of proper ergonomics as early as possible, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
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Exa-cel dramatically improves quality of life for sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia

Patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia treated with exagamglogene autotemcel reported substantial and long-term improvements in quality of life, including pain reduction and physical and emotional well-being.
Roflumilast more beneficial than azithromycin for COPD exacerbations, not mortality

CHICAGO — Adults with COPD receiving roflumilast had a smaller COPD exacerbation rate at 1 year vs. those receiving azithromycin but heightened all-cause mortality, according to results presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Bone quality markers may improve future interventions for noninflammatory ankle OA

Differences in bone quality between nonarthritic and arthritic ankles may illuminate future intervention strategies for ankle OA, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting.
BLOG: The coming phases of AI’s disruption of health care

Every medical innovation is usually met with both some excitement and some appropriate skepticism.
Study: C. difficile more deadly among white patients, females

ATLANTA — Rates of deaths attributed to Clostridioides difficile infection are higher among white patients, females and patients in metropolitan areas, according to data presented at IDWeek.
GLP-1s, fenofibrates reduce risk for diabetic macular edema

GLP-1 receptor agonists and fenofibrate medications significantly reduced the risk for developing diabetic macular edema, according to a study published in Ophthalmology Retina.
FDA approves Gazyva for lupus nephritis, marking ‘significant advancement’ for patients

The FDA has approved obinutuzumab for the treatment of adults with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy, making it the second biologic available for patients with the disease.
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