Hibah Khaja

Princeton

Freelance Medical Writer at Neurology Advisor

Freelance Medical Writer at Haymarket Media

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Articles

Early Steroid Tapering in Kawasaki Disease Shows Comparable Outcomes to Standard Protocols

1 week ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

An early steroid tapering protocol for high-risk patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) showed comparable rates of symptom recurrence and coronary artery lesions (CALs) when compared with traditional prolonged steroid regimens, according to study results published in Rheumatology. While adjunctive corticosteroids have shown benefits among high-risk patients with KD, the optimal duration of steroid therapy remains uncertain.
Colchicine Use in FMF Not Linked to Increased Reproductive Risks

1 week ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Colchicine is not associated with a significant increase in adverse reproductive outcomes among patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), according to study findings published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Despite colchicine’s effectiveness for managing FMF, concerns have been raised about its potential teratogenic effects, impact on fertility, and safety during breastfeeding.
Stroke Risk in Older Adults Tied to Parental Divorce in Childhood

1 week ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Adults who have experienced parental divorce in childhood may face an elevated risk for stroke later in life, according to the findings of a study published in PLOS One. Parental divorce has been linked to various adverse health outcomes in adulthood, but few studies have specifically examined its association with stroke risk.
Long-Term Mepolizumab Use in EGPA Is Safe, Reduces Corticosteroid Dependence

1 week ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Long-term treatment with mepolizumab, an interleukin-5 inhibitor, demonstrates a favorable safety profile and sustained corticosteroid-sparing benefits among patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), according to study findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. While effective, prolonged oral corticosteroid (OCS) use for managing EGPA is associated with significant adverse effects.
High Prevalence of Degenerative Disc Disease in Young Adults With Psoriatic Arthritis

1 week ago | dermatologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Recent study results published inThe Journal of Rheumatologyfound that degenerative disc disease (DDD) is common among young adults with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), with key risk factors including older age, male sex, diabetes, and inflammatory back pain. Researchers in Canada conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the prevalence of DDD among young adults with PsA, as well as risk factors for its development.
RA and ANCA Positivity May be Linked to Development of AAV

1 week ago | ophthalmologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are positive for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) may face an increased risk of developing ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), according to study results published in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism. Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly associated with systemic complications, such as vasculitis.
Risk for Dementia Is Inferable Using Smartphone Data

1 week ago | psychiatryadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

A novel smartphone-assisted wayfinding task may help identify older adults with subjective cognitive decline who are at higher risk for dementia, according to study findings published in PLOS Digital Health. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to determine whether real-world navigation patterns captured by smartphones could serve as indicators of early cognitive changes associated with dementia.
Large Vessel Vasculitis in IBD Linked to Younger Onset, Distinct Clinical Features

1 week ago | gastroenterologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who develop large vessel vasculitis (LVV) present with distinct clinical characteristics, including earlier onset and more severe vascular involvement, according to study findings published in Rheumatology. Takayasu arteritis (TA) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are rare forms of LVV that affect the aorta and its branches.
Community-Level Factors More Predictive of THA Outcomes Than Race

2 weeks ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Recent study results published in Arthritis Care & Research found that community-level social determinants of health (SDOH) play a greater role in predicting total hip arthroplasty (THA) outcomes than patient race. While disparities in THA outcomes have long been attributed to race, emerging evidence suggests that broader social factors — such as household income, education levels, neighborhood walkability, and access to healthcare — may have a stronger influence.
Prophylactic Zonisamide for Migraine in Pediatric Patients: Is It Effective?

2 weeks ago | clinicalpainadvisor.com | Hibah Khaja

Prophylactic zonisamide can significantly reduce headache days per month (HDPM) in pediatric patients with migraine, according to study results presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California. In this retrospective cohort study, researchers assessed the effectiveness of zonisamide as a prophylactic treatment for pediatric patients with migraine.