Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

'Exploding head syndrome'—a real but overlooked sleep disorder

It sounds like a phrase from Urban Dictionary, or the title of an animated gif, but a Washington State University researcher says "exploding head syndrome" is an authentic and largely overlooked phenomenon that warrants a ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

EULAR issues updated rheumatoid arthritis management recommendations

The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has released updated recommendations for the management of RA. According to this latest guidance, treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) should be initiated ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Neurological testing limited in diagnosing disc herniation

(HealthDay)—Neurological testing procedures have limited diagnostic accuracy for detecting disc herniation with suspected radiculopathy, according to a review and meta-analysis published in the June issue of The Spine Journal.

Oncology & Cancer

Statins may lower esophageal cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Statins may lower the risk of esophageal cancer, particularly in patients with Barrett's esophagus, according to a review published in the June issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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