Diabetes
Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk
Taking steroids more than doubles a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.
Sep 10, 2024
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetes
Patients receiving steroids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes, UK study finds
Patients who are being treated with systemic glucocorticoids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes as those not receiving the treatment, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes ...
Sep 8, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Lung complications + rheumatoid arthritis increase risk for lung cancer
The risk for lung cancer is high in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and pulmonary complications, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Modern Rheumatology.
Sep 8, 2024
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Immunology
CT-based radiomics nomogram can ID RA-linked interstitial lung disease
A computed tomography (CT)-based radiomics nomogram model can achieve favorable efficacy for predicting low-risk patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published ...
Sep 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel study reveals how aging immune system fuels cancer growth, potentially opening new avenues for prevention
A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Genetics
Causal link seen for high ferritin, serum iron with lower risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Genetic predisposition to high ferritin and serum iron status is associated with a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 29 in Global Medical Genetics.
Sep 5, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Researchers advocate for tissue-engineering approach for arthritis relief
Various forms of arthritis afflict nearly 600 million people worldwide and add $16.5 billion to the United States' health care bill, yet there are few engineered cartilage tissue therapies available to sufferers.
Sep 4, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
High-intensity interval training, strength exercise beneficial in RA
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength exercise are beneficial for cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and overall health, according to a study published online Aug. ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Tsukuba University have discovered that the increase in regulatory T (Treg) cells, which typically suppress immune responses, does not adequately control elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis. In the arthritic ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Gastroesophageal reflux disease tied to increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Scientific Reports.
Aug 14, 2024
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