Rheumatology
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Late-Onset Axial Spondyloarthritis: How Does It Differ From Early-Onset Disease?
Late-onset axSpA may represent “a distinct phenotype with a weaker association with HLA-B27.”
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Scurvy: A Diagnosis Still Relevant Today
Scurvy can cause mucosal and gastric hemorrhages, and may be linked to poor diet or bariatric surgery.
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RA Prevention: A Decade of Trials Provides Insights on What’s to Come
Data from recent studies suggested improved risk stratification and understanding of disease pathogenesis are key in identifying more effective...
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Novel Treatment Promising for Cutaneous Lupus in Phase 2 Trial
Iberdomide is a cereblon modulator, which results in degradation of two transcription factors of immune cell development and homeostasis...
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What’s the Evidence Behind Popular Supplements in Rheumatology? Experts Weigh in
Many people with rheumatologic diseases try supplements for symptom relief. Here’s what you need to know about some common picks.
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Cannabis Often Used as a Substitute for Traditional Medications
A recent cross-sectional survey showed that a considerable number of patients with rheumatic diseases switched to medical cannabis for better...
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Total Hip Replacement Superior to Exercise Therapy for Improving Hip Osteoarthritis Pain and Function
Greater improvement in patient-reported hip pain and function at 6 months was achieved with total hip replacement than with resistance training in...
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Extended-Release Fluticasone Injection Successful in Phase 2 Knee OA Trial
The long-acting formulation of fluticasone propionate utilizing extended-release technology may offer a longer duration of pain relief than...
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Genetic Risk for Gout Raises Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Independent of Urate Level
Individuals at a high genetic risk for gout faced a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those at a lower genetic risk and...
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Group Aims to Better Define ‘Extraordinarily Heterogeneous’ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
There is controversy over the diagnostic criteria, with one proposed definition placing it at the center of many other co-occurring complex,...
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Weight Loss After Anti-Obesity Medications Linked to Reduced Gout Risk
The 5-year risk for incident gout was the lowest among patients in the fast weight loss group.