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Home BP a better measure of CVD risk than office BP, says study
In middle-aged adults, masked hypertension is associated with several markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which suggests that home blood pressure (BP) may be a better predictor of risk, even when the recordings are done with the same measurement device, according to a study.
Home BP a better measure of CVD risk than office BP, says study
15 Jun 2023
Pain mechanisms tied to disease activity in DMARD-treated RA
A recent study has shown the importance of identifying and treating aberrant peripheral and central pain regulation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are either initiating or switching to disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) treatment.
Pain mechanisms tied to disease activity in DMARD-treated RA
15 Jun 2023
Can ECS predict CVD risk in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?
The presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients puts them at a significantly higher echocardiographic calcium score (ECS) than those without CVD, indicating much greater vascular calcification burden in the former, according to a Singapore study.
Can ECS predict CVD risk in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?
14 Jun 2023
Poor sleep quality burdens patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome
Patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (JFS) often complain of sleep problems, which have a significant impact on clinical domains of the disease, including depression and pain, reports a study.