Role of Compression Ratio in Advancing GCA Diagnostics
The following is a summary of “Compression ratio: a novel method to quantify compressibility as a diagnostic measurement in giant cell arteritis,” published in the December 2024 issue of...
Osteoporosis Therapeutic Spotlight
Authoritative medical articles, news, research, and guidelines pertaining to Osteoporosis Therapeutic Spotlight.
Role of NVC and sKL-6 in IIM-Related ILD
The following is a summary of “Nailfold videocapillaroscopy findings correlate with lung outcomes in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies-related interstitial lung disease,” published in t...
Clinical Outcomes of B-Lymphocyte Depletion in IgG4-RD
The following is a summary of “A protocol for targeted B-lymphocyte depletion for the treatment of IgG4-related disease,” published in the December 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Colquhou...
2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The number of union petitions with physicians in the bargaining units filed and certified increased in 2023 to May 2024, according to a research le...
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Underreport Gout Flares?
A recent study in ACR Open Rheumatology identified which patients were most likely to underreport experiencing or self-treating their gout flares....
Comparison of patient radiation exposure and procedure time between CT-fluoroscopy and spiral CT for lumbar epidural steroid injections.
To compare patient radiation exposure and procedure time for lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs) performed under CT-fluoroscopy (CTF) vs spiral CT-guidance.A retrospective cohort study...
Pressure Pain Thresholds and Fibromyalgia Disease Severity Correlation
The following is a summary of “Pain sensitization in fibromyalgia. Cross-sectional associations between quantitative sensory testing of pain sensitization and fibromyalgia disease burden,â...
Patient Initiated Follow up in SpA With Asynchronous TM
The following is a summary of “Experiences with patient-initiated follow-up supported by asynchronous telemedicine in spondyloarthritis: a mixed methods study,” published in the December...
BP Effects of LD-MTX in Patients With CVD
The following is a summary of “Blood Pressure Changes During Methotrexate Treatment: Results from a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Among Patients with Cardiovascular Risk,” publishe...
Patient Reported Outcomes Reflecting Disease Status in axSpA
The following is a summary of “Association of validated patient reported outcome measures with patients’ self-reported disease status in axial spondyloarthritis,” published in the Dece...
Postmenopausal Women Have Higher Risk for Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Postmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a...
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disease Severity in FMS
The following is a summary of “Mitochondrial function in patients affected with fibromyalgia syndrome is impaired and correlates with disease severity,” published in the December 2024 is...
Serious Complications Seen With Acetaminophen Use in Seniors
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In older adults, acetaminophen use is associated with serious complications, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in Arthritis Care &...
Certain Foods May Cut Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Moderate alcohol consumption and eating oily fish, fruits, and cereals may reduce the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a review pu...
Gender Differences in Pain Attribution and Treatment in MSK Disorders
The following is a summary of “Associations of Gender Role and Pain in Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review,” published in the December 2024 issue of Pain by Pedu...
RA Associated With Significant Economic & Human Burdens
Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with higher healthcare costs and reduced QOL in US adults, with increased assistance needed for daily activities....
AMD Linked to Higher RA Risk
Age-related macular degeneration was linked to an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, with higher risks in people who did not have visual disability....
Emapalumab Rapidly Controls MAS in Patients With Still’s Disease
In two studies, NI-0501-06 and EMERALD, emapalumab controlled macrophage activation syndrome when it occurred in patients with Still’s disease....
NT-3 Inhibitor Relieves Pain Caused By Osteoarthritis
The neurotrophin-3 inhibitor LEVI-04 relieves pain for patients with osteoarthritis and the study drug was well tolerated among participants....
Dapirolizumab Pegol Reduces SLE Activity & Corticosteroid Use
CD40L inhibitor dapirolizumab pegol significantly reduced disease activity and corticosteroid use in patients with SLE in the PHOENYCS GO trial....
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