Rheumatology

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Now a Win for Nerve Stimulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

— Sham-controlled trial shows benefit in refractory disease with implantable device

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Novel Anti-IgG Drug Hits Mark in Sjogren's Patients

Phase II data pave path toward registration trial

Nov 19, 2024
Is Low Disease Activity Good Enough in RA?

Study suggests remission should be sole target, even if most patients can't reach it

Nov 18, 2024
Study: Statins Mitigate Heart Risks From JAK Inhibitors

Is this the final finding from ORAL Surveillance? Don't count on it.

Nov 18, 2024
Multimarker Urine Test Promises to Improve Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis, Prognosis

Accuracy above 85% in early testing -- far better than proteinuria and biopsy

Nov 18, 2024
Study: Statins Mitigate Heart Risks From JAK Inhibitors

Is this the final finding from ORAL Surveillance? Don't count on it.

Multimarker Urine Test Promises to Improve Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis, Prognosis

Accuracy above 85% in early testing -- far better than proteinuria and biopsy

Rheumatology Case Studies

Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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What Caused Left-Sided Hearing Loss in This 65-Year-Old Man?

Numerous diagnostic procedures revealed tophaceous gout affecting the middle ear

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Why Has This Young Man Lost the Ability to Squat and Clench His Fists?

Joint stiffness is just one symptom of this rare debilitating inflammatory disease

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Is It the Therapy or the Therapist Who Helps With Knee Pain?

Physical therapy for meniscal tears clearly helps, but new study points to a placebo effect

Nov 18, 2024
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Two Treatments That Don't Work for Osteoarthritis

Negative studies of colchicine and herbal-supplement cocktail dash some hopes

Nov 17, 2024
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Zoster Vaccine Found Effective, Safe in Autoimmune Patients

Claims data show it works and doesn't cause lupus flares

Nov 17, 2024
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JAK Inhibitor Succeeds in Giant Cell Arteritis Trial

At least modestly effective, phase III data show

Nov 16, 2024
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NMO Drug Looks Good for IgG4-Related Disease

Phase III results, now published, should support approval

Nov 15, 2024
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Lowest Paid Medical in 2024

These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year

Nov 14, 2024
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Resistance Training Falls Short in Severe Hip Arthritis

Trial finds conservative approach inferior to joint replacement

Oct 31, 2024
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Wegovy Reduced Pain From Knee Osteoarthritis

Patients taking the GLP-1 drug also had greater improvement in physical function

Oct 30, 2024
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Surprising Mediator Links Poverty and Knee Pain

Study: It's not deprivation per se, but intervening factors that go with it

Oct 29, 2024
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Filgotinib Maintains RA Efficacy for 3 Years, No New Safety Issues

Looks like FDA blew the call on selective JAK1 inhibitor

Oct 28, 2024
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Old-Line Rheum Drugs Lose Luster in JIA

Treatment patterns shift as new products come on board

Oct 24, 2024
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Another Stab at Disease-Modifying OA Drug Hits Home in Early Study

Taking a page from HIV medicine

Oct 22, 2024
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Study Offers Clues for Avoiding RMD Flares After COVID Vaccination

European registry analysis brings surprises along with the expected

Oct 17, 2024
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Want to Cut Urate Levels? Try Losing Weight

But Japanese study suggests losses need to be substantial

Oct 15, 2024
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