Individuals with Osteoarthritis are Commonly Prescribed NSAIDs Despite Having Contraindications
Patients also reported higher opioid use, slightly lower PT use.
Category: Research
Radiologist Ali Guermazi Headed to Paris Olympics
He will be doing clinical work and research on Olympic injuries.
BU’s Framingham Heart Study Gets New Director
Nation’s longest-running study of heart disease will be led by former American Heart Association president Donald M. Lloyd-Jones.
Study Shows Elevated Cancer Risk for Women with Endometriosis
Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not have the disease.
Patients with AD have Higher Frequency of Mental Health Symptoms which can Precede Memory Problems
Study findings also suggest that mental health symptoms in persons in early stages of AD could be an important target for treatment.
Study Validates Diagnostic Tool for Identifying Amyloid Beta Plaques, Key Hallmark of Alzheimer’s Disease
Results could impact the clinical care of patients with AD, supporting their treatment plan, overall quality of care.
Study Reveals Link Between Playing Contact Sports and Parkinsonism in Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Most Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms may be caused by CTE pathology, not classic Parkinson’s disease.
Congratulations to the 2024 Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Award Winners
Nine high-achieving graduate students and recent alumni have received 2024 Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Awards.
Study Identifies New Target in Critical Pain-Regulating Brain Region
Understanding the mechanisms that contribute to pain in these regions may lead to effective treatments.
Diagnosing Different Forms of Dementia Now Possible Using AI
Research team has developed an AI tool that can diagnose 10 distinct types of dementia, including mixed dementias.