Lisa M Kuhns

1 day ago | endocrinologyadvisor.com | Lisa M Kuhns

Body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased cardiovascular risks among patients with anticitrullinated antibody (ACPA)-positive rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While higher BMI is linked to lower cardiovascular risks among ACPA-negative patients, this only applies to those using biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARD), according to study results published in RMD Open.

2 days ago | rheumatologyadvisor.com | Lisa M Kuhns

Red blood cell distribution width-coefficient of variation (RDW-CV) is an independent predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD) among children with Kawasaki disease (KD), and its elevation is associated with lower hemoglobin (Hb) and ferritin levels, according to study results published in Pediatric Rheumatology. Researchers conducted a retrospective case-control study involving patients with KD admitted to a university hospital in Japan between January 2019 and March 2024.

2 days ago | medicalbag.com | Lisa M Kuhns

Ketamine Adjuvant Treatment (KAT) is associated with significant improvements in BMI and reductions in cognitive rigidity among patients with treatment-resistant anorexia nervosa (AN), regardless of mood or suicidal ideation, with effects becoming noticeable from the fourth or fifth session onward and no reported adverse events, according to study results published in the Journal of Eating Disorders.

2 days ago | ophthalmologyadvisor.com | Lisa M Kuhns

Patients with newly diagnosed giant cell arteritis (GCA) experience significant delays in accessing subcutaneous tocilizumab (TCZ), with an average wait of 43 days from medication request to initiation and substantial out-of-pocket costs, particularly for those with Medicare plans, according to study results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.

2 days ago | thecardiologyadvisor.com | Lisa M Kuhns

Although health care recipients are generally receptive to using music for pain and stress relief, successful implementation in clinical settings requires personalized, proactive, and flexible approaches that respect individual preferences and avoid potential negative effects, according to study results published in BMJ Open.