ASN: Difelikefalin Improves Itch in CKD-Linked Pruritus
Findings seen among patients on hemodialysis with moderate-to-severe pruritus
ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis
Pustular psoriasis linked to arthritis onset two years earlier; increased delay seen for plaque psoriasis
ACR: Opioids Offer Only Minor Pain Relief in Osteoarthritis
Opioids have no impact on QoL or depression; smaller benefits seen for pain for strong versus weak opioids
AHA: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Risk for subsequent cancer up with development of interim CV events, including heart failure, MI
AHA: Cannabis Use Disorder Tied to Arrhythmia Hospitalization
And, marijuana use associated with increased odds of young-onset stroke in individuals aged 18 to 44
Crowd Diagnosis of STDs Frequently Sought Online
Many requests for second opinions after seeing a health care professional
ASN: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Benefit Kidney Health in T2DM
eGFR did not significantly change with supplementation versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes
Sesame-Specific IgE Levels May Help Diagnose Allergies
Sesame allergy affects 17 percent of children with IgE-mediated food allergy
High Birth Number May Harm Cardiovascular Health in Women
Association also seen between more births, less ideal body mass
ASN: Models Can Predict Risk for Incident Chronic Kidney Disease
Risk equations had median C-values of 0.845 and 0.801 for cohorts with, without diabetes, respectively
