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Anti-Thyroid Antibody May Predict Chronic Hand Pain in Older Adults

A study was conducted to assess the relationship between autoimmune thyroid disease autoantibodies and chronic hand pain.

Novel Tibial Neurostimulator May Ease Overactive Bladder

The implant is wirelessly powered and modulated by an external wearable ankle unit.

Cancer Patients With Diabetes May Have Worse Outcomes on ICIs

Cancer patients with type 2 diabetes may have worse survival outcomes on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, a new study suggests.

Concerns Over Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Prompts Labeling Updates

Health care providers are being advised to counsel patients not to share their medications.

Association Between Opioid Prescribing and US Suicide Trends

A retrospective study of several US national databases evaluated the association between regional reductions in opioid prescribing with a reduction in total suicide deaths and opioid-specific suicide overdose deaths.

Sunlight and Vitamin D Intake Affect Pediatric Vitamin D Insufficiency Risk

An investigation explored links between anemia and vitamin D insufficiency and identified risk factors for vitamin D insufficiency.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Lead to Early Cognitive Decline in Men

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers defined the cognitive pattern in a group of middle-aged men with untreated obstructive sleep apnea without comorbidities.

Veozah Approved for Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Due to Menopause

Veozah is an oral neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist.

Vaping Associated With Worsening of Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Health

A clinical trial assessed cardiovascular and pulmonary responses in those who vaped or smoked cigarettes vs those who did not via a 15-minute product-use challenge.

Hearing Aids May Help Reduce Dementia Risk in Adults With Hearing Loss

In a population cohort study, researchers determined potential associations between hearing aid use and dementia risk in older adults.

Reduced Sleep Efficiency Tied to Air Quality, Temperature, and Noise

Researchers investigated associations of several environmental variables with objectively assessed sleep duration and efficiency.

Increasing Weight From Childhood to Adulthood Associated With Depression

Researchers evaluated the effects of weight change from childhood to adulthood on depression and/or anxiety risk in adulthood.

A Fifth of Young Patients With ADHD Take Tolerance Breaks From Their Medication

Investigators surveyed adolescents and young adults with self-reported ADHD to determine what proportion already engage in tolerance breaks from their medication, and how often.

Hidden Drugs Found in 3 Supplements Promoted for Joint Pain, Arthritis

Fast-Act Rheuma Capsule, New Fast-Act Rheumatism Capsule, and UA-Block contain active hidden drug ingredients not listed on the product label.

CBD Use-Related Adverse Events Twice As Common in Patients With Epilepsy

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers evaluated the frequency and risk for adverse events in patients with epilepsy who are using CBD.

Parenteral Opioids Effective, Safe for Relieving Dyspnea at End of Life

Researchers explored the effectiveness and safety of parenteral morphine, oxycodone, and hydromorphone in treating terminal dyspnea in patients with cancer.

Growth Rate During Infancy Predicts Risk for Future Obesity

The association between growth trajectory during infancy and risk for obesity in childhood and adolescence was determined.

Women More Frequently Report Pain, Higher Pain Scores Compared With Men

Researchers investigated pain experiences among women with noncommunicable diseases across different regions and age groups.

Cancer Patients Report Better Experiences With Telemedicine Than With In-Person Care

Cancer patients who use telemedicine report better experiences than cancer patients treated in person, according to a new study.

Fatal Coronary Heart Disease Higher Among Black vs White US Adults

The racial differences in the incidence rates of out-of-hospital and in-hospital fatal coronary heart disease were evaluated.