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Causal Relationship Seen Between GERD and Hypertension

There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Front

Global TB Cases Hit Record High, TB Becomes Top Infectious Disease Killer

The World Health Organization reports that tuberculosis (TB) cases hit a record high in 2023, with more than 8 million diagnoses and 1.25 million deaths, meanin

Exercise Cuts Dependence in Those With Alcohol Use Disorder

An exercise intervention can effectively reduce alcohol dependence in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a review published online Oct. 30 i

Flu-Linked Hospitalization Rates Vary Across Seasons, Highest in Adults 65+

Influenza-associated hospitalization rates vary across seasons, and only returned to recent pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels in the 2022-2023 influenza season, acco

Generic Medications Can Keep OOP Costs Down for Neurological Conditions

Generic medications reduce the out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for common neurological conditions, apart from multiple sclerosis, for which costs continue to increase

Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

Women who enter menopause at a later age have a greater risk of asthma, a new study says. Meanwhile, early menopause is associated with a reduced risk of develo

Autism Diagnoses Rising Among U.S. Children, Adults

Big surges in new autism diagnoses among young adults, as well a rise in diagnoses for girls and young women, have driven a near-tripling of U.S. autism cases i

ASN: Atrasentan Significantly and Clinically Meaningfully Cuts Proteinuria

Atrasentan is associated with a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in proteinuria compared with placebo in patients with immunoglobulin A (IgA) nep

Lower Risk for Asthma Seen With Younger Age at Natural Menopause

Women with younger age at natural menopause have a reduced risk for asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Menopause. Durmalouk Kesibi, from Y

Small but Important Differences Seen Between Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin

There are small but important differences in risk for some clinical outcomes associated with rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, according to a study published onlin

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