Self-reported Achilles tendon involvement in PsA causes patients persistent pain, contributing to severe functional impairment and lower PsA-related QOL. According to a cross-sectional, observational study published in Rheumatology International,...
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Impact of Neuropathic Pain on LUTS in Patients With pSS
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The following is a summary of “Understanding the Role of the Complement System in Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Rodríguez-González et al. The complement...
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Long-term Outcomes and Treatment Strategies for Nodular Vasculitis
Long-term Outcomes and Treatment Strategies for Nodular Vasculitis
The following is a summary of “Nodular vasculitis – Retrospective study of an uncommon disease in a non-tuberculosis endemic country with focus on treatment modalities and efficacy,” published in the November 2024 issue of Dermatology by Guillet et al. Nodular...
Added Sugars Increase Risk for Osteoarthritis
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ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
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Impact of Neuropathic Pain on LUTS in Patients With pSS
Impact of Neuropathic Pain on LUTS in Patients With pSS
The following is a summary of “Relationship between neuropathic pain and lower urinary tract symptom scores in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome,” published in the November 2024 issue of Urology by Erdik et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
Impact of Complement System on Insulin Resistance in RA
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The following is a summary of “Understanding the Role of the Complement System in Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Rodríguez-González et al. The complement...
Long-term Outcomes and Treatment Strategies for Nodular Vasculitis
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The following is a summary of “Nodular vasculitis – Retrospective study of an uncommon disease in a non-tuberculosis endemic country with focus on treatment modalities and efficacy,” published in the November 2024 issue of Dermatology by Guillet et al. Nodular...
Added Sugars Increase Risk for Osteoarthritis
Added Sugars Increase Risk for Osteoarthritis
1. Higher added sugar intake was associated with a greater risk of osteoarthritis, particularly in females, those with low body mass index, never smoked, never consumed alcohol, had no history of hypertension, or had no history of diabetes. Evidence Rating Level: 3...
ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
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TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Colchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from...
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Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
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Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated to true fulfillment, David Epstein, MD, searchers for an answer.
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Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
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