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DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis linked to lower dementia risk

April 12, 2024 - Research published in Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Disease found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were taking biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) had a 24% lower risk of dementia. Previous studies have linked RA with an elevated risk of dementia, identifying chronic systemic inflammation and dysregulation of...

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FDA issues warning letters for unapproved topical pain relief products

by Veronica Salib

On March 26, 2024, the United States FDA published a press release informing consumers of six warning letters sent to companies regarding unauthorized topical pain relief products. The following...

Acne treatments contain harmful levels of benzoyl peroxide

by Veronica Salib

On March 6, 2024, Valisure, an independent quality assurance lab, issued a press release identifying harmfully high levels of benzoyl peroxide in multiple skincare products, specifically products...

Measles Outbreak Fueled by Low Vaccination Rates

by Veronica Salib

Over the past few years, healthcare professionals and public health experts have seen the resurgence of many diseases that were once obsolete or nearly obsolete. In part, these rising rates have been...

FDA Investigates Prolia’s Association with Severe Hypocalcemia

by Veronica Salib

In a Drug Safety Communication issued on November 22, 2022, the FDA announced that it is investigating Prolia and its associations with severe hypocalcemia — low blood calcium levels — in...

Pharmacists Are Excluded in Burnout Conversations

by Veronica Salib

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts, industry leaders, and public health officials discussed workplace burnout and its effects on the healthcare industry. The discussion centered on physicians and nurses who saw unprecedented...

Understanding the Complexities Associated with IgA Nephropathy

by Veronica Salib

According to the Mayo Clinic, IgA nephropathy — sometimes referred to as Berger’s disease — is an autoimmune disease in which an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in the kidneys, leading to local...

Unilever Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Carcinogens

by Veronica Salib

In an announcement published by the FDA on October 21, 2022, Unilever North America — a New Jersey-based cosmetics company — voluntarily recalled multiple dry shampoo aerosol products...

Fish Oil Supplements Associated with Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

by Veronica Salib

Many vitamins and supplements are readily available over the counter for patient use. Understanding the effects of supplements on healthcare can impact and inform physician practices for more effective...

IVF Provides Additional Resources in Reproductive Health

by Veronica Salib

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization United State Supreme Court case has brought about a lot of conversation about reproductive rights, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The...

Psychotropic Medications Linked to an Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

by Veronica Salib

A study published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology found that psychotropic medication use in women may be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease...

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