Author: Emmanuel

Past research shows that a majority of endometriosis cases are misdiagnosed with other physical health or mental health issues.ACOG recently issued updated endometriosis clinical guidelines that, for the first time, offer comprehensive commendations for diagnosing endometriosis.The updated guidelines also address barriers to endometriosis care from racial and gender-identity bias, and emphasize the importance of shared decision making between the doctor and patient in endometriosis care. Past research shows that as much as 75% of endometriosis cases are misdiagnosed with other physical health or mental health issues.“Patients with endometriosis can experience significant delays in diagnosis,” Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, MPH, FACOG, professor…

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A large percentage of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications, and with such an increased interest, researchers have been examining other potential health benefits of these drugs outside of managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss. One study presented at AAOS’ 2026 Annual Meeting found GLP-1s may help improve postoperative outcomes after certain orthopedic procedures.A second study reports that GLP-1 use may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis, gout, and osteomalacia in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.Now, two new studies recently presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offer…

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