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Long-term steroid OK for RA but challenges guidelines
Contrary to what current guidelines advocate, long-term use of corticosteroid works fine in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggests the much-anticipated GLORIA* trial presented at EULAR 2022.
Weight loss intervention may improve COPD symptoms
In addition to cardiometabolic benefits, a lifestyle intervention aimed at weight loss in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are overweight or obese may reduce COPD symptoms, according to results of the INSIGHT COPD trial presented at ATS 2022.
Microbiome-based therapy for recurrent CDI hits mark in patients with comorbidities
The investigational microbiota-based live biotherapeutic RBX2660 is safe and averts repeat episodes of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) across patient populations with comorbid conditions, as shown in a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2022.
Does IBS elevate long-term risk of cancer?
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are not at increased overall risk of cancer relative to the general population, reveals a study. On the contrary, those with IBS appear to have a lower risk of incident colorectal cancer (CRC) and cancer-specific mortality.
Frail women at risk of complications, repeat procedure after sling surgery
Frailty is associated with a higher relative risk of 30-day complications, 1-year mortality, and repeat procedures for persistent incontinence or obstructed voiding at 1 year after sling surgery in older adults, suggests a recent study.