John Gever

John Gever

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John Gever

John has decades of experience in medical, science, and business journalism. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan (physics and astronomy) and a master's from Boston University (science communication). He freelanced for many years before joining MedPage Today, writing for the medical industry trade press and community newspapers and magazines. He has also worked in university communications for institutions in Alabama and New Hampshire.

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A photo of a mature man massaging his knee.

Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

A photo of a young male fitness trainer guiding his senior female client through a step exercise.

Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA

Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training

A photo of a senior rheumatologist discussing hand x-rays with his female patient

Study: Treat-to-Target Success in Early RA Is Durable

Good outcomes generally maintained for up to two decades

A photo of a female physician performing an ultrasound of the knee of a young girl

No Response to TNF Inhibitor in JIA? Another May Do the Trick

Registry study finds no advantage for switching to a different drug class

A photo of a technician holding a tray of vials of stem cells frozen in liquid nitrogen

Standard Drug Tx as Good as Stem Cell Transplant for Scleroderma?

Surprising finding from comparative study

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Predicting Vasculitis Relapse? It's SNOT That Hard

Sino-nasal symptoms markedly raise the risk, study suggests

A computer rendering of antibodies and red and white blood cells.

Can an Autoimmunity Lead to Immune Deficiency?

Studies may explain some cases of rare opportunistic infections

A photo of psoriasis on a man’s knees.

Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated Guideline Clarifies Treatment Sequence

EULAR provides easy-to-understand algorithm

A computer rendering of Coccidioidomycosis fungus

Valley Fever Screens Found Lagging for Rheum Patients in Endemic Areas

A significant issue for DMARD and steroid users in the American Southwest

A photo of a female physician checking on her senior female patient’s recovery after total hip arthroplasty

Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacement

Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics

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