Bill Schu

A report released by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OH) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) came to the conclusion that Gilead Sciences charged more for its blockbuster hepatitis C virus medications Sovaldi and Harvoni than required to recoup acquisition costs, clinical research, and marketing expenditures.

A new study suggests that bone material strength index (BMSi) is weakly associated with spine and hip areal bone mineral density (aBMD) but not with prevalent fracture in women.

Researchers have found a possible method for differentiating mild synovitis from normal temporomandibular joints in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Researchers report that the implementation of a Smoke-Free Air law in Michigan was associated with a reduction in adult asthma hospitalization rates. The study also looked at racial disparities in hospitalization for asthma.

Research suggests that circulating levels of the proinflammatory glycoprotein tenascin-C may be a predictive biomarker in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Study results suggest that C-reactive protein levels might be used as a biomarker to determine the severity of diabetic retinopathy. To this point, such a connection has remained controversial.

Measures in place to limit systemic steroid use for patients with inflammatory bowel disease are not as effective as they need to be. They should be replaced by a two-part model to examine drug utilization patterns that would separately consider factors associated with initiation and duration of therapy.

A review in Allergy suggests a strong connection between some cases of chronic spontaneous urticaria and parasite infections. This connection has been suggested for more than 65 years, but this exhaustive review collects significant evidence for the presence of PI in some cases.

A considerable number of patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis display periarticular monosodium urate deposits.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Donald Trump.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Jeb Bush.

Researchers plan study to assess whether intradiscal methylene blue injection (IMBI) could be effective in treating low back pain.

Study results suggest that rhytidectomy procedures don’t necessarily lead to increased self-esteem for patients.

Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is significantly more expensive when treated in secondary care settings than it is when treated in primary care settings -- without a corresponding increase in treatment effectiveness.

Researchers have identified possible biomarkers for flare-up of leprosy that may also have application to how other chronic infectious diseases are treated.

Study results suggest that auricular acupuncture can be used to treat sore throat pain. The study also measured time lost to work with and without the acupuncture procedure, but the results for lost productivity did not meet statistical significance.

A recent study suggests that high salt intake is closely associated with elevated risks of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Study results suggest that extracorporeal shock wave therapy may be an effective pain reliever for patients suffering from coccydynia.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded a $14 million grant to a research team at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine to determine how best to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who have used injectable drugs.

New research shows that ramosetron reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and increases stool consistency and quality of life in women.

Study results suggest that high meat intake increases IBD risk, and this association varies by the type of meat consumed.

Study results suggest that a treatment for psoriasis and multiple sclerosis may induce a dangerous adverse effect, particularly in women. The finding is potentially important, because while treatment with fumaric acid esters has been around for more than 40 years, it is now being used more widely in the United States, Germany, and other areas.

Researchers have revealed the discovery of a new gene that allows bacteria to become resistant to colistin, considered the "last line of defense" to antibiotic resistance.

Researchers sought to identify characteristics associated with past malpractice lawsuits and how malpractice concerns may affect interpretive practices among dermatopathologists.

Study results suggest that gout itself and not hyperuricemia alone is associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and left atrial volume enlargement.

Evaluating pain in children can be challenging, in part because of communication challenges with very young children. Due to this and other factors, children's pain is often underestimated and under-treated.

Researchers did not find any upregulation in the cytokine interleukin 17 A (IL-17A) in active patients with Behçet's disease.

Study results suggest that changes in sexual function resulting from surgery to treat ulcerative colitis don't necessarily coincide with changes in sexual satisfaction.

It is generally well-understood that smoking cigarettes exacerbates symptoms of psoriasis. But recent study results clarify and strengthen the link between smoking and the development of psoriatic lesions.

Management of alcoholic hepatitis consists of a multidisciplinary approach including alcohol cessation, fluid and electrolyte correction, treatment of alcohol withdrawal, and pharmacological therapy based on the severity of the disease.