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Musculoskeletal pain common in T2D but does not influence treatment goals
Musculoskeletal pain common in T2D but does not influence treatment goals
10 May 2022

Musculoskeletal pain is a common coexisting symptom in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), with most patients having knee or lower back pain, a study reports. However, despite the major disability burden associated with these types of pain, it does not seem to get in the way of achieving treatment targets.

Musculoskeletal pain common in T2D but does not influence treatment goals
10 May 2022
Higher BMI ups risk of developing psoriasis
Higher BMI ups risk of developing psoriasis
04 May 2022

Body mass index (BMI) appears to contribute to the development of psoriasis, according to a study, which notes a graded association between BMI and risk of psoriasis.

Higher BMI ups risk of developing psoriasis
04 May 2022
Parathyroidectomy does not lessen morbidity, mortality in mild hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroidectomy does not lessen morbidity, mortality in mild hyperparathyroidism
29 Apr 2022

Parathyroidectomy (PTX) seems ineffective at reducing morbidity or mortality in patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) relative to observation without intervention, suggests a study. For at least a decade, observation has seen no evidence of adverse effects regarding mortality, fractures, cancer, cardiovascular (CV) and cerebrovascular (CBV) events, or renal morbidities.

Parathyroidectomy does not lessen morbidity, mortality in mild hyperparathyroidism
29 Apr 2022