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Why Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis Struggle to Stay Employed

Healthcare professionals working with people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) report that emotional, economic and social barriers significantly impact patients’ ability to stay employed.

Eye Drop Pain May Reveal Hidden Dry Eye Syndrome

Eye drop pain during routine exams may offer more than momentary discomfort, it could serve as an early marker of dry eye syndrome, according to a new study that reveals the link between pain sensitivity and ocular surface health.

Cachexia Detection Enhanced by AI Integration: AACR 2025

At the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting, researchers unveiled an AI-driven model that significantly improves the early detection of cancer cachexia by analyzing routinely collected diagnostic imaging and clinical data.

Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium Levels Impact Stroke Prognosis

In a major new prospective study examining ischemic stroke prognosis, researchers have found that patients with high-normal serum levels of potassium, calcium, and magnesium experienced significantly lower risks of death or major disability at 3 months.

Why Are More Women Getting COPD Despite Smoking Less?

In a surprising finding that raises important clinical questions, a new analysis of the 2020 National Health Interview Survey shows that women in the U.S. aged 40 and older have significantly higher rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, even though they report lower exposure to cigarette smoke.

Surprising Findings on RSV and Co-Infections in Infants

In a large multi-year surveillance study conducted across seven US medical centers, researchers found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) co-detection with other respiratory viruses in children under 2 years old was not significantly associated with worse clinical outcomes.

Ultrasound Strain Imaging Reveals Hidden Cardiovascular Risk in RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, and new findings using speckle tracking strain ultrasonography reveal the extent of subclinical vascular damage in this patient population.

Cancer Survivors Face Reduced Activity from Fatigue: AACR 2025

Cancer-related fatigue and depression in survivors are strongly associated with a drop in recreational physical activities and overall quality of life, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Updated Clinical Practice Guideline

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) are common neurologic sleep-related conditions that affect millions of adults and children in the United States.

Obesity Tied to Persistent Neuropsychiatric Effects After COVID

Excess weight is emerging as a significant risk factor for neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), according to new findings presented in a new systematic review and meta-analysis.