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Osteoporosis prevalence in PsA similar to general population
In this longitudinal cohort study, none of the factors associated with a higher likelihood of having a bone mineral density (BMD) test were...
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Etanercept may not help some with suspected nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
Patients with suspected nr-axSpA who do not have positive MRI signs of sacroiliitis and/or elevated CRP levels may not achieve clinical benefit...
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Synovial, skin gene expression differences may explain PsA treatment responses
Different expression of genes in the synovial tissue and skin in people with psoriatic arthritis may affect their response to treatment.
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Genetics and epigenetics could predict response to RA therapies
An individual patient’s genetic and epigenetic profile could predict whether they are likely to respond to certain rheumatoid arthritis treatments...
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Trabecular bone loss may contribute to axial spondyloarthritis progression
Severe trabecular bone loss is associated with syndesmophyte formation in axial spondyloarthritis.
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Phone outreach intervention feasible to reduce SLE readmissions
A nurse-led telephone-based intervention is low cost and feasible to reduce hospital readmissions for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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School intervention on mental illness stigma boosts treatment-seeking
The 3-hour, three-module curriculum program delivered over 1 week contained a mix of teaching, group discussion, and homework exercises.
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Fewer than 20% of eligible children received the recommended two doses of flu vaccine
Children given an initial two-dose vaccination against the flu have a significantly lower odds of getting the flu, compared with those who have...
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Genome study examines heritability of psoriatic disease subtypes
Cutaneous psoriasis shows a greater contribution from genetic variants than does psoriatic arthritis or psoriasis vulgaris.
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Microdiscectomy lessens pain intensity after persistent sciatica
Microdiscectomy in patients with sciatica from lumbar disc herniation lasting 4-12 months achieved lower pain intensity 6 months post surgery,...
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Gender imbalance seen in authorship of rheumatology guidelines
Women are significantly underrepresented in first authorship of rheumatology guidelines and recommendations.
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Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy boost bone health in offspring
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is associated with significantly higher bone mineral content in offspring at 6 years of age.
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Posttraumatic stress may persist up to 9 months after pregnancy loss
Women who have experienced early pregnancy loss still could have posttraumatic stress symptoms 9 months after the loss
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Barbers have role in encouraging diabetes screening in black men
Blood glucose testing offered to black men attending black-owned barbershops could help identify those with undiagnosed diabetes.
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Apremilast more likely to succeed with moderate psoriatic arthritis activity
The results of a pooled analysis of the PALACE 1-3 trials “provide a framework of reference for the selection and monitoring of patients with the...