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.
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 ...
Easing Patients’ Carpal Tunnel Symptoms in Primary Care
Identifying the symptoms can help you steer patients to solutions, including a wrist brace, steroid injections and, in serious cases, surgery.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Diet and Hormones
Aug 27, 2025 · Metabolites found in common foods are associated with the risk of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a new study showed, suggesting diet may play a role in the sleep disorder.
IgA Nephropathy: 5 Differential Diagnoses to Know - Medscape
Jan 23, 2025 · IgAN is a primary kidney disease with no clear trigger, whereas IgA-dominant postinfectious glomerulonephritis (IgA-PIGN) is a secondary condition, commonly caused by …
Which Medications Can Cause Edema? - Medscape
Aug 20, 2024 · Edema in the feet and legs is a common complaint in our practices. It can cause pain, weakness, heaviness, discomfort, limited movement, and a negative body image. Medications can …
Cardiology News & Opinion – theheart.org | Medscape
Mar 2, 2026 · Cardiology : Welcome to theheart.org | Medscape Cardiology, where you can peruse the latest medical news, commentary from clinician experts, major conference coverage, full-text journal …
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.
Can Preventing, Treating Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk? - Medscape
Aug 4, 2025 · Growing research shows common herpes viruses may raise dementia risk, challenging previous skepticism and opening new paths to prevention and treatment.
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.