Today's Health News
CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul
Walensky aims to prioritize public health needs, deemphasize publication of scientific papers about rare diseases
Low Serum Urate Level Tied to Low Lean Mass, Underweight
Association of low serum urate with increased mortality not statistically significant after adjusting for body composition
Gout More Prevalent Among Black Versus White U.S. Adults
Racial disparities in gout may be explained by differences in diet, social determinants of health, and chronic kidney disease
Role of Genetics Studied in Rheumatoid Arthritis Development
Genetic predisposition increases across predisease rheumatoid arthritis groups
Opioid Rx Down for Chronic Noncancer Pain, Cancer Pain in U.S. Adults
Declines in opioid prescribing outpacing increases in receipt of nonopioid therapies
Program Cuts Opioid Use in Teens After Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis
Pain control maintained following intervention with preoperative patient education and smaller prescription quantities
How Will New Federal Legislation Cut Drug Costs?
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs; vaccines will be free for Part D recipients
App Aids Self-Monitoring of Some Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Patients with low disease activity using app-assisted patient-initiated care had fewer consultations with rheumatologists
Vegetarian Women Have Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
Increased risk for vegetarians, but not occasional meat eaters or pescatarians compared with regular meat eaters
Vegetarian Women Have Increased Risk for Hip Fracture
Risk increased for vegetarians, but not occasional meat eaters or pescatarians, compared with regular meat eaters