Allopurinol in Gout: Is There a Mortality Benefit? Hopes were that a new meta-analysis could provide an answer Apr 16, 2020
Almost 60% of Chest X-Rays 'Normal' in COVID-19 Imaging study may be inadequate to diagnose COVID-19 in an ambulatory care setting, research suggests Apr 15, 2020
Push Needed for At-Home Coronavirus Antibody Testing An opportunity for the U.S. to catch up Apr 15, 2020
AGA: Pause IBD Meds When Patients Have COVID-19 Biologics and other drugs best delayed, new guidance suggests Apr 14, 2020
Does G6PD Deficiency Relate to COVID-19 Infection? Several hints of one, pointing to need for focused research Apr 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Suicide: βA Perfect Stormβ? Suicide prevention should be considered in public health plans, researchers argue Apr 10, 2020
Guselkumab a Hit in Phase III for PsA Primary endpoints met in two large trials in psoriatic arthritis for IL-23 inhibitor Apr 10, 2020
Metformin Appears to Shield Diabetic Patients From Post-Op Death Similar to statins, with anti-inflammatory properties suggested as explanation Apr 09, 2020
IL-17A/F Inhibitor a Winner in Spine Disease Targeting both cytokines had rapid, sustained benefits in ankylosing spondylitis Apr 09, 2020
Healthcare Workers Face Punishment for Speaking Out Social media conversations are being monitored; some have lost their jobs over PPE complaints Apr 09, 2020
Anticoagulation Guidance Emerging for Severe COVID-19 Pragmatic choices dominate as guidelines are shaping up Apr 08, 2020
The Truth About Cats, Dogs, and COVID-19 Animal study examines claws and effect of virus in pets Apr 08, 2020
Psoriasis IL-23 Biologic Maintains Efficacy in 2-Year Trial Phase III trial looked at risankizumab (Skyrizi) Apr 08, 2020
Study: Masks Fail to Filter Virus in Coughing COVID-19 Patients About that mask recommendation... Apr 06, 2020
Ex-Docs Spend Medicaid $$; Husel Murder Trial Delay; Dentist Burns PPE Bad Practice: A weekly roundup of clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation Apr 03, 2020
Tanezumab: A Win as Last-Ditch Osteoarthritis Tx Modest pain reduction seen in patients with no other drug options Apr 03, 2020
Blood Test Spot On for HPV Cancer Recurrence Near-100% accuracy for ruling in or out recurrent oropharyngeal cancer Apr 01, 2020
How Prevalent Is Checkpoint Inhibitor Thyroid Dysfunction, Really? Real-world data offer word of caution for oncologists Apr 01, 2020
Mavacamten Promising in Non-Obstructive HCM Phase II MAVERICK-HCM trial looked at safety, efficacy of myosin inhibitor Apr 01, 2020
DAPT Plus DOAC a Loser After Lower Limb Revascularization Three drugs post-procedure is one too many, study suggests Apr 01, 2020
Some COVID-19 Patients Present With GI Symptoms Only And these cases may be unknowingly spreading virus, authors say Mar 31, 2020
Minimally Invasive DMR Scores a Win in T2D Outpatient duodenal mucosal resurfacing procedure showed broad range of metabolic benefits Mar 31, 2020
NKF 2020: New Lupus Tx; Staying on Spironolactone, and More Research highlights from the National Kidney Foundation virtual meeting Mar 30, 2020
Phosphate Binder Type Matters in Dialysis Hospital admission rates, healthcare costs varied according to binder prescribed Mar 28, 2020
Plasma Tx Improved COVID-19 Outcomes in Sickest Patients Three of five patients in China treated with convalescent plasma later discharged from hospital Mar 27, 2020
Entresto in HF Tied to Less Kidney Decline Meta-analysis shows trend favoring drug over ACE inhibitor or ARB alone Mar 27, 2020
Phase II Success for Oral CKD-Related Pruritus Agent Novel drug activates kappa opioid receptors Mar 27, 2020
CKD, Uric Acid, and Heart Disease: What's the Link? Stage 3 CKD patients with higher uric acid levels also saw worse heart health Mar 26, 2020
Organ Transplant: 'Essential' Surgery in a Time of Pandemic Centers describe the tough choices, strategies, and outcomes they're seeing Mar 26, 2020
73 Hours of Video Games = Total Organ Collapse Gamer's sitting leads to serious consequences Mar 26, 2020
Varied COVID-19 Strains Not a Problem for Vaccines -- For Now Experts say it's likely too early to worry Mar 25, 2020
Gov't to Send 1,000 Xanax Pills to Every American Leaders hope to quell anxiety due to recent news Mar 24, 2020
Complement Biomarkers Help Predict Lupus Cell-bound complement activation products were more sensitive than traditional biomarkers Mar 24, 2020
Strong, Determined: Portraits of COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Staff photographer at hospital deluged with cases: "I wanted to show what our people are going through" Mar 24, 2020
Rheumatologists: On the COVID-19 Front Line Experience with rheumatic drugs may help in the most severe cases Mar 22, 2020