Combined exercise training shows benefit in hemophilia A

Combining aerobic and resistance training appears to be the best approach for reducing proinflammatory markers in this population of patients.

OA is underrepresented in the medical literature

TORONTO – “There are easily 10 times more people who have osteoarthritis than any other joint disease, but when you look at the literature, the situation is kind of reversed,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Badley.

Treatment for hepatitis C reduces risk of Parkinson’s disease

Data support the hypothesis that hepatitis C virus infection is a risk factor for incident Parkinson’s disease.

Topical calcineurin inhibitors prove beneficial for patients with vitiligo

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 56 studies on treatment with topical calcineurin inhibitors for patients with vitiligo revealed both TCI monotherapy and TCI plus phototherapy are beneficial treatments.

Methotrexate significantly reduced knee OA pain

TORONTO – “I think there is a signal in this study.” – Dr. Philip G. Conaghan

Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia

SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.

Weight-based teasing may mean further weight gain in children

Even in children at risk of being overweight, teasing mattered.

Cultural competence behaviors linked to higher patient satisfaction scores

SAN DIEGO – The mean cultural behavior score was a 4.1 out of a possible 7 points.

Warfarin found to increase adverse outcomes among transplant patients IPF

DALLAS – Among patients with IPF who need anticoagulation, warfarin increased the risk of both lung transplant and death, while direct oral anticoagulation did not.

CPAP for infants with OSA is effective with high adherence

DALLAS - Despite the additional challenges associated with CPAP therapy in infants, such as smaller face size for mask fit, adherence was higher in infants than in school-age children.

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