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Rheumatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

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Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease

Maybe not a form of long COVID, but a concern just the same

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

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Self-Compassion

"We're all yearning to be seen, to be heard, and to be believed"

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Multimodal Pre-Op Program Aids Knee Replacement Candidates

Patients feel better as they wait for surgery; a few find they no longer need it

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Biden 'Continues to Be Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

"Nothing different than last year," president says after undergoing annual physical

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Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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Another Study Backs Treatment for Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis

Progression to full-blown RA slowed

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Could Weight-Loss Drug Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes?

Two studies, two conclusions

New Treatment for NASH; Human Milk for Preterm Infants

Also in TTHealthWatch: managing gout with uric acid levels

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Senators Thrash Pharma CEOs for Pricing Drugs Higher in the U.S.

Sen. Bernie Sanders blamed "corrupt" system, well-paid lobbyists

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Novel Lupus Approach Yields Mixed Results in Early Trial

Hints of benefit seen in patients with more active disease

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Early Marker Found for Long-Term Gout Flare Potential

And the bad news: urate-lowering therapy seemed to make no difference

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A Clue on Why Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men

New research shows that the extra X chromosome is involved, but in an unexpected way

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Yes, Lupus Patients Can Stop MMF Treatment

Randomized trial shows non-inferiority to maintenance ... with caveats

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Why Are We Letting Insurers Dictate Patient Care?

Prior authorization is wreaking havoc on patient health

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Dietary Factors Tied to Osteoarthritis Pain

But radiographic parameters not affected, raising questions about the link

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Could Arthritis Enhance Male Fertility?

Link seen in epidemiological study, but reasons remain a mystery

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FDA Slaps Boxed Warning on Osteoporosis Drug

Denosumab can cause severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced CKD, agency finds

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SpA Diagnoses Remain Uncertain, Even After Years of Symptoms

Many patients never know for sure what they have, study suggests

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Study Slams Community Rheum Docs for Sloppy RA Management

Half of patients don't get disease activity evaluations before starting TNF blockers

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When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development

Late menarche, early menopause both seen as increasing risk

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Non-White Military Members With OA Get Stiffed for Knee Replacement

Wide racial disparities in a health system that boasts equal access for everyone

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This Biomarker Predicts Survival in Autoimmune Lung Disease

Elevations in one particular cytokine tied to markedly worse prognosis

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A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain

But will it be used?

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This Program Helped Overweight RA Patients Shape Up

Metabolic markers, disease activity improved with remotely supervised lifestyle regimen

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Frailty Worsens Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Claims data highlight a neglected factor in RA therapy outcomes

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Axial SpA: Gender Gap Confirmed in TNF Inhibitor Response

Big European study removes any doubt; next question is why the difference?

Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

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Why Is VEXAS Syndrome Often Fatal? Here's an Answer

New study suggests immunodeficiency is a previously unrecognized feature

How Do You Select Systemic Therapy for Your Psoriasis Patients?

Richard Warren explains the factors he considers and what his "go-to" treatment is

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Opioid Antagonist Flops as Fibromyalgia Therapy

But maybe all is not lost

Improvements With Guselkumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Seen Across All MDA Domains

Experts discuss importance of both physician- and patient-reported domains

Deucravacitinib Improves Joint Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis

Greater improvements over apremilast and placebo through 24 weeks

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PsA Raises Mortality Risk, but Unevenly

Some psoriatic arthritis patients more vulnerable than others in Swedish study

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VTE Risk After Joint Replacement: Does Anticoagulant Choice Matter?

Large claims-based study provides some answers

New Data on Bimekizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis

Roundtable of experts weigh in on "unprecedented" efficacy, and safety issues

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Stronger Quads May Lower Risk for Knee Replacement Surgery

Higher quadricep-hamstring ratio associated with 82% lower odds in NIH cohort

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Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKD

FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue

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Could Correcting Metabolic Dysfunction Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?

French researchers think they've identified a truly novel approach

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