As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Dyslipidemia refers to abnormal levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including high levels of LDL cholesterol (often called “bad” cholesterol). If left untreated, dyslipidemia significantly increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. This makes early diagnosis and consistent treatment essential. However, many individuals diagnosed with dyslipidemia during… Read More »
Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between pain and viral infections that doesn’t involve inflammation. A recent study shows that a specific immune sensor called STING can trigger pain by activating certain neurons in the body, all without causing inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for viral-related pain, like the pain caused by… Read More »
Recent findings from a long-term study suggest that methotrexate (MTX), a common medication for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), may help prevent the development of the disease in certain patients who test negative for anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA). This discovery, emerging from the TREAT EARLIER study, offers hope for those at risk of RA but lacking the… Read More »