
High A1c Raises Trigger Finger Risk in Both Diabetes Types
Oct 27, 2022 · High A1c levels are associated with the development of "trigger finger" in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, researchers find. Trigger finger, officially called stenosing flexor ...
Finger Length Could Offer Clue to ALS - Medscape
May 13, 2011 · ALS patients appear to have long ring fingers compared to their index fingers, which could reflect prenatal exposure to testosterone.
Excessive Sleepiness and Driving: How to Reduce Crash Risk
5 days ago · In obstructive sleep apnea, using CPAP therapy more than 4 hours a night sharply cuts residual sleepiness and lowers crash risk.
HPV Vaccines Have Had a ‘Dramatic’ Impact on Cervical Cancer
3 days ago · Two Cochrane reviews of hundreds of studies confirm: HPV vaccines are safe and have spurred striking declines in cervical cancer.
Is Carpal Tunnel an Early Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Medscape
May 7, 2025 · Rates of carpal tunnel syndrome are significantly higher in patients who later develop rheumatoid arthritis, according to an observational study.
Gut Health in Rosacea: Diet, Probiotics, and the Microbiome
May 29, 2025 · A recently published review explores how diet, gut dysbiosis, and probiotics may influence rosacea symptoms through immune and inflammatory pathways.
Orthostatic Headache in Woman With Intracranial Hypotension
3 days ago · A 50-year-old woman with persistent orthostatic headache is repeatedly misdiagnosed until imaging identifies spontaneous intracranial hypotension with subdural haematoma.
Finger-Prick Blood Test Shows Promise for Early AD Detection
3 days ago · Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers measured from finger-prick dried blood samples closely match standard plasma tests and predict CSF pathology with good accuracy, a large-scale study …
Episode 5: Lupus Rashes: What to Spot, What to Shield - Medscape
Jun 19, 2025 · From subtle rashes to sun-safety strategies, Drs Maureen McMahon and John Edminister discuss how to recognize cutaneous lupus and protect patients from UV-triggered flares.
Acute Pancreatitis: 5 Things to Know - Medscape
Jul 23, 2024 · Because acute pancreatitis has several etiologies, clinicians must identify the root cause or causes to design an appropriate treatment plan once the diagnosis is made.