Rheumatology
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Effective osteoarthritis therapy remains elusive
MAUI, HAWAII – ”The question is, have we really moved the needle in this disease in the last 30 years? The answer is I’m not so sure we have.” –...
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Glucocorticoid use linked to mortality in RA with diabetes
Results strengthen case for treating to target, especially in more vulnerable populations.
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New guideline offers recommendations for reproductive health in patients with rheumatic diseases
Among its many recommendations, the guideline strongly advises that women with RMD considering pregnancy switch to pregnancy‐compatible medication...
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Joint replacement: What’s new in 2020
MAUI, HAWAII – “Congratulations! You’ve eradicated rheumatoid arthritis from my practice,” said orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Bugbee.
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Comparison shows tighter treat-to-target approach provides better outcomes in RA
Stricter criteria for achieving remission led to a higher likelihood of reaching it when treat-to-target protocols were employed.
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Some relevant financial conflicts go undisclosed in ACR guidelines
More than one-third of industry payments that were directly relevant to guidelines’ recommendations were undisclosed.
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Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
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Fast-track surgery for hip fracture does not reduce mortality
However, hospital stays were shorter and patients had less delirium and fewer serious infections.
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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in SLE contribute to later CV outcomes
Study confirms impact of such disorders, including preeclampsia, on incident hypertension and cardiovascular outcomes later in life.
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Psoriasis: A look back over the past 50 years, and forward to next steps
“The progress has been breathtaking – there’s no other way to describe it.”