A study presented at EULAR 2024 found a positive correlation between RA disease activity levels and mood disorders. A new study found patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia have greater levels of disease activity and more severe mood disorders than patients with only RA.1 Conversely, a correlation analysis found a positive correlation between mood disorders and disease activity in patients with RA—but not with patients with both RA and fibromyalgia.

Mood Disorders Worse in RA Patients with Fibromyalgia

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common comorbidities identified in patients following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, according to data presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress. “I decided to go for this osteoarthritis abstract because it is a very important one that looks at a large-scale European endeavor,” EULAR...

RA, fibromyalgia impact patients with osteoarthritis ‘quite substantially over time’

The prevalence of fibromyalgia is higher among adult patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) vs the general population, according to study findings published in Arthritis Care & Research. Investigators assessed the prevalence of fibromyalgia and widespread pain among patients with PsA using data from the United States CorEvitas PsA/Spondyloarthritis registry —...

Fibromyalgia and Widespread Pain Prevalent in Psoriatic Arthritis

At EULAR, Tonix Pharmaceuticals presented the phase 3 RESILIENT trial which met the primary endpoint of TNX-102 SL reducing daily pain intensity. Phase 3 data showed TNX-102 SL (sublingual cyclobenzaprine HCI; Tonmya) significantly reduced daily pain and improved broad fibromyalgia symptoms. Tonix Pharmaceuticals presented a poster of their pivotal trial,...

TNX-102 SL Significantly Reduces Daily Pain, Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Hydrocodone is a generic drug that’s prescribed for severe pain. The ER tablet is available as the brand-name drug Hysingla ER. The ER capsule is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of hydrocodone with and without insurance can depend on several factors. Hydrocodone is available as an...

Hydrocodone (Hysingla ER) and cost

Vitamin B12 deficiency is common. It can lead to various health issues, affecting everything from energy levels to brain function. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in meat, fish, and dairy products. It is crucial for red blood cell production and a healthy nervous system. When B12 levels...

Unusual symptoms of B12 deficiency

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be approved in 20 years. The FDA has approved Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. Classified as a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4), the treatment combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects in one molecule. According to the company, this marks the first time in 20 years that an inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for COPD maintenance.1.

FDA Approves Verona’s Ohtuvayre for the Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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PARENTS who found their daughter dead just hours after a suspected tummy bug have paid tribute to their "beautiful shining star". Devastated Eddie and Debbie Morrison discovered 10-year-old Shaylisha unresponsive on the sofa at home on May 30. Only the day before, she had complained of feeling sick and having...

Parents who found daughter, 10, dead on the sofa one day after ‘tummy bug’ pay tribute to their ‘beautiful shining star’

ORLANDO — Adults with type 2 diabetes experienced a reduction in HbA1c within 3 months of starting continuous glucose monitoring, regardless of insulin therapy, a presenter reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. In findings from a retrospective analysis of data from the Optum Market Clarity database, adults...

Sustained reduction in HbA1c for adults with type 2 diabetes after starting CGM

Us Weekly

Pink was forced to cancel the party in Switzerland before it could even get started. The pop star, 44, pulled the plug on a concert scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, in Bern, which she regretfully announced via Instagram. “I am so sorry that I have had to cancel my show in Bern this Wednesday,” she […]

Pink Apologizes for Abruptly Canceling Concert: ‘I’ve Been Advised That I Am Unable to Continue’

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Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

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Managing glucose levels is crucial for maintaining overall health, but many people are unaware of the joint pains associated with glucose health issues. These pains can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering conditions. Understanding these pains, their causes, and how to manage them is essential for anyone with glucose-related health problems.

Common pains linked to glucose health issues

This article shares research connecting higher incidences of musculoskeletal pain and increased pain severity in females. It also explores treatment differences and how chiropractic can help. Results from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest one in two adult Americans have a musculoskeletal condition. While many factors can contribute, a...

Research connects higher incidences of musculoskeletal pain in females, plus increased pain severity

The thyroid makes hormones that help regulate critical body functions like growth and development, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle and weight. If the thyroid becomes underactive and stops producing these hormones, it can spell serious trouble for our health. There are a few things that can cause an underactive...

Hashimoto’s: An often misdiagnosed thyroid disorder

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be both inconvenient and distressing. Several treatment options are available depending on the cause, a person’s health, and whether the person plans to have children. This...

Treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding

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Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

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Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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Earth signs are practical, grounded, and reliable. Air signs are intellectual, curious, and communicative. We know that fire signs are passionate with courage and are a massive creative force just as water signs are emotional and intuitive. So which signs are going to be the most protective of their hearts? Which ones are going to be more difficult to get to know, more difficult to get through the walls they’ve put up to protect their emotions, their feelings?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Protective of Their Hearts

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Study Shows High Fibromyalgia Prevalence or Symptoms in Rheumatic Patients

A study presented at EULAR 2024 found fibromyalgia and worse pain, symptom severity, and depression scores were linked to a risk of low medication adherence. A...

Study Shows High Fibromyalgia Prevalence or Symptoms in Rheumatic Patients

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