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Infliximab vs Adalimumab: Which Is Best for Behçet Syndrome?
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- Javed Choudhury
Both infliximab and adalimumab were found to be effective in achieving remission and enhancing quality of life while having a high level of...
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Postpartum Depression Common After Cesarean Delivery
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- Javed Choudhury
“Identifying subgroups of women at risk for PPD based on aspects of their obstetric experience could help to screen for women who might benefit...
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Topiramate Plus Metformin Effective for Weight Loss in PCOS
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- Javed Choudhury
Topiramate combined with metformin resulted in greater mean weight loss at 3 months and 6 months than placebo plus metformin.
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JIA Treatment Has Increasingly Involved New DMARDs Since 2001
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- Javed Choudhury
An analysis of a large population of commercially insured children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the US showed an increasing popularity of...
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Cannabis Often Used as a Substitute for Traditional Medications
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- Javed Choudhury
A recent cross-sectional survey showed that a considerable number of patients with rheumatic diseases switched to medical cannabis for better...
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Does Exercise Intensity Modulate Ghrelin?
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- Javed Choudhury
Total ghrelin levels were significantly lower during high-intensity exercise than during moderate-intensity and no exercise.
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PCOS Linked to Hypertensive Blood Pressure in Teens
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- Javed Choudhury
The proportion of adolescent girls with high blood pressure was significantly greater among those with PCOS than among those without the condition...
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Dry Eye Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
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- Javed Choudhury
“Greater efforts should be undertaken to screen patients with dry eye disease for mental health conditions, particularly in historically medically...
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Metformin After Bariatric Surgery: Necessary or Not?
- Author:
- Javed Choudhury
After adjustment for patient variables, no significant association was found between metformin continuation after metabolic bariatric surgery and...
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Genetic Risk for Gout Raises Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Independent of Urate Level
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- Javed Choudhury
Individuals at a high genetic risk for gout faced a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those at a lower genetic risk and...
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Avoid Too Low or High Vitamin D Levels for Best Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus
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- Javed Choudhury
Monitoring and supplementing maternal 25(OH) vitamin D levels in patients with lupus within the 40-59 ng/mL range is crucial while preventing...
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Weight Loss After Anti-Obesity Medications Linked to Reduced Gout Risk
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- Javed Choudhury
The 5-year risk for incident gout was the lowest among patients in the fast weight loss group.
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Diabetes Treatment May Lower Incidence of Uterine Fibroids
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- Javed Choudhury
Diabetes was associated with a 28% lower incidence of new fibroid diagnosis, particularly among participants with treated diabetes.
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ILD Subtypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Carry Different Risk Factor Profiles
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- Javed Choudhury
Individuals who were male, seropositive, and smokers had a seven times higher risk for developing RA-UIP, the ILD subtype with a poor prognosis,...
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Does Bariatric Surgery Also Improve Thyroid Function?
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- Javed Choudhury
“The relationship between obesity and [thyroid hormone] is bidirectional, indicating that addressing underlying thyroid disturbance could...