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Methotrexate might reduce ischemic stroke in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a population ‐based retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsAt a dosage of > 0.5 defined daily dose, short‐term methotrexate might decrease ischemic stroke risk in RA patients, while hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine were neutral.
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - January 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Hong ‐Wei Tam, Chyong‐Mei Chen, Pui‐Ying Leong, Chao‐Hsi Chen, Yuan‐Chao Li, Yu‐Hsun Wang, Li‐Chi Lin, Jeng‐Yuan Chiou, James Cheng‐Chung Wei Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Risk Factors: A Nationwide Study in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: RA patients had 2.538 times the events of TMD compared with non-RA patients during this trial in Taiwan. The other risk factors for developing TMD included female gender, younger age, insomnia, stroke, and mental disorders. The DMARDs had a beneficial effect on prevention of TMD. PMID: 29073669 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Orofacial Pain - October 29, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: J Oral Facial Pain Headache Source Type: research

Epidemiology and cardiovascular comorbidities in patients with psoriasis: A Korean nationwide population ‐based cohort study
In conclusion, the prevalence of psoriasis, while within the range of previous reports, tended to increase over time. Patients with PsA had higher burdens of specific comorbid diseases than those with PsV, especially at a comparatively early age.
Source: The Journal of Dermatology - February 12, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Eui Hyun Oh, Young Suck Ro, Jeong Eun Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Making Sense of Nutraceuticals in China
The Chinese nutraceutical market is considered the third largest in the world after the US and Japan, or the fourth largest if Europe is counted as a single market.Despite strong fundamentals and high rates of annual growth, though, the Chinese market remains some way from realizing its true potential. Its evolution is muddied by ambiguities around what nutraceuticals actually are and how they should be managed.The result has been polarization between over-zealous regulation of so-called health foods, and a grey market where products have skirted approval procedures through questionable positioning or by exploiting alterna...
Source: EyeForPharma - February 10, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Marc Yates Source Type: news

Longitudinal transition trajectory of gouty arthritis and its comorbidities: a population-based study
AbstractThe aim of the study was to investigate the longitudinal transition trajectory of gout and its comorbidities in male patients with gout in different age groups. A total of 3973 male patients who received a new diagnosis of gouty arthritis were identified from the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database and divided into two age cohorts (<50 and ≥50 years). Each patient was individually followed from 2000 to 2009 to identify associated comorbidities, namely hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic kidney disease. Two outcome measurements of stroke and all...
Source: Rheumatology International - December 20, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Disease Outcomes and Care Fragmentation among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Conclusion: In this cross‐site cohort of SLE patients, care fragmentation is associated with increased risk of severe infection and comorbidities. These results suggest that improved health information exchange could positively impact outcomes for SLE patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 30, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Theresa L. Walunas, Kathryn L. Jackson, Anh H. Chung, Karen A. Mancera ‐Cuevas, Daniel L. Erickson, Rosalind Ramsey‐Goldman, Abel Kho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

What The Government's Latest Asian-American Health Report Got Wrong
Asian-Americans fare better than the general population on five different measures of health, according to a new national study.  But though it may appear that the "model minority" myth about the 15 million Asians in America extends even to physical and mental health, experts say this finding obscures the truth about vast disparities between Asian subgroups -- and that the study's methodology may have prevented the elderly, immigrants and people who don't speak English from contributing to a more nuanced picture of the health status of Asians in America.  The report, published by the U.S. Center fo...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors associated with chronic conditions among older adults in Ecuador.
CONCLUSIONS: Older age in Ecuador is marked by low educational levels and poverty. Female gender and living in coastal areas were associated with higher risks of self-reported chronic conditions. PMID: 26758001 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - January 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Rev Panam Salud Publica Source Type: research

Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Subjects With Hypertension: Nationwide Longitudinal Cohort Study Kidney
Limited studies have examined the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use on the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in subjects with hypertension. Using National Health Insurance claims data in Taiwan, we conducted a propensity score–matched cohort study to investigate the relationship between NSAID use and CKD in subjects with hypertension. A total of 31976 subjects were included in this study: subjects not taking any NSAIDs in 2007 (n=10782); subjects taking NSAIDs for 1 to 89 days in 2007 (n=10605); and subjects taking NSAIDs for ≥90 days in 2007 (n=10589). We performed multivar...
Source: Hypertension - August 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hsu, C.-C., Wang, H., Hsu, Y.-H., Chuang, S.-Y., Huang, Y.-W., Chang, Y.-K., Liu, J.-S., Hsiung, C. A., Tsai, H.-J. Tags: Clinical Studies Kidney Source Type: research

Increased risk of depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a seven-year population-based cohort study
CONCLUSION: This population-based cohort study showed a strong relationship between RA and a subsequent risk of depression. The findings could be beneficial to healthcare providers for identifying individuals with a higher predisposition for depression, thereby possibly facilitating the provision of an appropriate rehabilitation intervention after RA onset to support the patient's adaptation.
Source: Clinics - March 17, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Millions of adults skip medications due to their high cost
Medications can do wonderful things, from fighting infection to preventing stroke and warding off depression. But medications don’t work if they aren’t taken. Some people don’t take their medications as prescribed because they forget, or are bothered by side effects. A new report from the National Center for Health Statistics shines the light on another reason: some people can’t pay for their medications. The survey, by NCHS researchers Robin A. Cohen and Maria A. Villarroel, found that about 8% of adult Americans don’t take their medicines as prescribed because they can’t afford them. I...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - January 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Howard LeWine, M.D. Tags: Drugs and Supplements medication costs Source Type: news

Treat or Eat: Food Insecurity, Cost-related Medication Underuse, and Unmet Needs
Conclusions: Approximately 1 in 3 chronically ill NHIS participants are unable to afford food, medications, or both. WIC and public health insurance participation are associated with less food insecurity and cost-related medication underuse.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - January 21, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Seth A. Berkowitz, Hilary K. Seligman, Niteesh K. Choudhry Tags: Clinical research studies Source Type: research

Tobacco use in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic characteristics, health risks and subjective wellbeing
Conclusions: Tobacco use among older adults in Ghana was associated with older men living in rural locations, chronic ill-health and reduced life satisfaction. A high proportion of older adults have stopped using tobacco, demonstrating the possibilities for effective public health interventions. Health risk reduction strategies through targeted anti-smoking health campaigns, improvement in access to health and social protection (such as health insurance) will reduce health risks among older persons who use tobacco.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - October 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alfred YawsonAkosua BaddooNana Hagan-SeneadzaBenedict Calys-TagoeSandra HewlettPhyllis Dako-GyekeGeorge MensahNadia MinicuciNirmala NaidooSomnath ChatterjiPaul KowalRichard Biritwum Source Type: research

Association of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With a Higher Risk of Cervical but Not Trochanteric Hip Fracture: A Nationwide Population‐Based Study
ConclusionSLE is associated with a higher risk for cervical but not trochanteric HF, and these 2 types of HFs have different risk factors.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 24, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Shu‐Hung Wang, Yu‐Sheng Chang, Chia‐Jen Liu, Chien‐Chih Lai, Wei‐Sheng Chen, Tzeng‐Ji Chen, Shuu‐Jiun Wang Tags: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Source Type: research

California Health Interview Survey releases new 2011-12 data on health of Californians
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) today released new data based on interviews with more than 44,000 households in California. The survey, conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, covered hundreds of topics affecting state residents' health and well-being. (See a complete list of topics here.)   Data on nearly 200 of these topics were released today on AskCHIS, the center's award-winning, free, easy-to-use Web tool that provides data by state, region, county and some service-planning areas in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Even more data were released through free, downloadable pub...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 8, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news