Rheumatoid arthritis drug effective against myasthenia
Early intervention with rituximab, a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes…
Diets Are Not Much Healthier Today Than They Were Thirty Years Ago
Researchers detail eating habits of adults and children in 185 countries over 3 decades On a scale from 0 to 100 of how well people stick to recommended…
Adult ADHD linked to elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study led by researchers…
Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women
Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-obese women not using the drugs, according…
Recommended blood sugar levels to avoid diabetes-related damage
The levels of long-term blood sugar, HbA1c, can be used to accurately determine the risk of a person with type 1 diabetes developing eye- and kidney complications. A…