New research shows that gout patients benefit from having a goal uric acid level of 6 mg/dL or lower, because this meant their risk of subsequent flares was far lower.
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Now eligible for a fourth dose, immunocompromised people who got a third dose as part of their primary series last fall experienced improved protection from the coronavirus, CDC research shows.
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We’ve all had that moment when we’ve left the doctor’s office and realized we forget to ask a question or bring a topic. Here’s what patients and doctors say you can do about it.
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Research suggests patients with “sausage fingers” or toes have more swollen joints, higher C-creative protein levels, and more joint erosions and synovitis.
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People with lupus have an increased risk of heart disease — but understanding this link is a great first step in lowering it.
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Learn the best way to test at home for COVID-19 infection, which is especially important if you’re at increased risk for severe illness because of underlying health conditions.
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People with gout have an increased risk of heart disease — but understanding this link is a key first step in lowering it.
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“I was overwhelmed,” says Angie Ebba, a person living with ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, and migraine. “Not only did I not feel well, but I also realized that meant for 20 days I would need to rely on others to help me with food, medications, and anything else I needed.”
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With mask mandates rolling back, it’s important to stay protected with a high-quality mask in crowded indoor public places if you’re at high risk for COVID complications. Here’s how to find free masks and make sure masks you purchase are not fake.
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In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, 96 percent of respondents said they have already received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose within weeks of it being recommended.
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